The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/binyamin-ben-eliezer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Binyamin Ben-Eliezer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/binyamin-ben-eliezer/ 32 32 As Netanyahu trial resumes, defense says news reports also altered for other MKs https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-netanyahu-trial-resumes-defense-says-news-reports-also-altered-for-other-mks/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2623511&preview=true&preview_id=2623511 Lawyers say moves benefiting ex-PM weren't unique; witness counters that new evidence boosts prosecution's case since the other favors were also pushed by Netanyahu for his allies

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]]> Businessman sentenced to 14 months for bribing minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/businessman-sentenced-to-14-months-for-bribing-minister/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 07:51:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2210637 Avraham Nanikashvili also fined NIS 1 million for giving the late Binyamin Ben-Eliezer $400,000 in exchange for policy decisions

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]]> Businessman convicted of bribing late minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer https://www.timesofisrael.com/businessman-convicted-of-bribing-late-minister-binyamin-ben-eliezer/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:16:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2138525 Avraham Nanikashvili found guilty of giving the former MK $400,000, receiving benefits for his business and affairs in return

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]]> Israel is turning into a Mafia State https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-turning-into-a-mafia-state/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1753936 Widespread endemic corruption is destroying the values and solidarity upon which this country was established

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]]> Ex-IDF general: We have elevated occupation to art form https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-31-2016/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:13:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1454552 Former head of Central Command, which includes West Bank, says overseeing Palestinians diverts attention from real threats

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]]> Police corruption probe killed my father, claims Ofir Ben-Eliezer https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-corruption-probe-killed-my-father-claims-ofir-ben-eliezer/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:08:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1454140 Son of former minister skips funeral, stays in US for fear of being arrested in bribe-taking investigation against his father Fuad

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]]> Israel bids farewell to ‘fearless fighter’ Binyamin Ben-Eliezer https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-bid-farewell-to-fearless-fighter-binyamin-ben-eliezer/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:24:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453942 Netanyahu and Peres have warm words for ex-general, defense minister, Labor leader; his US-based son opts not to fly in for event, for fear he might be arrested

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]]> Top cop: It’s ‘natural’ for officers to be more suspicious of Ethiopians https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-30-2016/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:03:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453861 Turkish, Kurdish forces in Syria said to agree to truce; soccer association declares strike in all Israeli leagues

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]]> Fearing arrest, former minister’s son could skip his funeral https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearing-arrest-former-ministers-son-could-skip-his-funeral/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:22:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453442 Police allow Ofir Ben-Eliezer -- suspected in connection with graft case against his father -- to fly in for burial and week of mourning, but would likely scoop him up after

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]]> Arab press (mostly) yawns at death of Ben-Eliezer https://www.timesofisrael.com/fauds-death-dryly-reported-in-arab-press-minus-hamas/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:53:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453062 Most highlight his friendship with Mubarak, corruption scandal; websites affiliated with terror groups recall war-crime allegation

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]]> Former minister calls politicians hypocrites for praising Ben-Eliezer https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-minister-calls-politicians-hypocrites-for-praising-ben-eliezer/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:48:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1453195&preview_id=1453195 Long-time colleague Yossi Beilin says deceased former defense minister was 'aggressive, destructive politician,' notes corruption indictment

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]]> Remember the best and hide the rest https://www.timesofisrael.com/remember-the-best-and-hide-the-rest/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:13:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453139 The death of former defense minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer has writers recalling the ex-general as a smiling fighter, with (almost) everyone burying any bad blood there may have been

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]]> Easing tensions, Syrian Kurds retreat across Euphrates — US https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-29-2016/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:14:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453202 Move comes after Turkey vows to continue operation until YPG militia pushed back; Obama to meet Erdogan in China

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]]> Politicians remember Ben-Eliezer as brave fighter, beloved politician https://www.timesofisrael.com/politicians-remember-ben-eliezer-as-brave-fighter-beloved-politician/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:30:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1452772 Ex-general and Labor Party veteran lauded as a public servant who courageously defended the Jewish state in IDF and Knesset

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]]> Former defense minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer dies at 80 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-defense-minister-binyamin-ben-eliezer-dies-at-80/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:19:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1452432&preview_id=1452432 Ex-general and Labor Party veteran passes away at Tel Aviv hospital; decades-long career ended in December 2014 with allegations of corruption

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