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Binyamin Ben-Eliezer

Former prime minister Benajmin Netanyahu's attorney Boaz Ben Tzur (R) and lawyer Jack Chen arrive at the Jerusalem District Court for a court hearing, September 29, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 29, 2021, 4:17 pm
As Netanyahu trial resumes, defense says news reports also altered for other MKs
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
By Michael Bachner
Businessman Avraham Nanikashvili seen at the Tel Aviv District Court on January 10, 2017 (Flash90)
December 30, 2019, 9:51 am
Businessman sentenced to 14 months for bribing minister
Avraham Nanikashvili also fined NIS 1 million for giving the late Binyamin Ben-Eliezer $400,000 in exchange for policy decisions
By ToI Staff
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer in 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 29, 2019, 12:16 pm
Businessman convicted of bribing late minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
Avraham Nanikashvili found guilty of giving the former MK $400,000, receiving benefits for his business and affairs in return
By ToI Staff
Eliad Shraga
December 19, 2017, 11:40 am
Eliad Shraga
Israel is turning into a Mafia State
Widespread endemic corruption is destroying the values and solidarity upon which this country was established
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and Mohammad Dahlan, left, leave a news conference in Egypt, in February 2007. (AP/Amr Nabil)
August 31, 2016, 2:13 pm
Ex-IDF general: We have elevated occupation to art form
Former head of Central Command, which includes West Bank, says overseeing Palestinians diverts attention from real threats
By Sara Miller
Ofir Ben-Eliezer, the son of deceased former defense minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer speaks to Channel 2 via Skype on August 30, 2016. (screen capture: Channel 2)
August 30, 2016, 9:08 pm
Police corruption probe killed my father, claims Ofir Ben-Eliezer
Son of former minister skips funeral, stays in US for fear of being arrested in bribe-taking investigation against his father Fuad
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the funeral of former parliament member Binyamin 'Fuad' Ben-Eliezer, who died on Sunday at the age of 80, August 30, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 30, 2016, 5:24 pm
Israel bids farewell to ‘fearless fighter’ Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
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
By Sue Surkes
Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich speaks in Tel Aviv on August 30, 2016 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
August 30, 2016, 2:03 pm
Top cop: It’s ‘natural’ for officers to be more suspicious of Ethiopians
Turkish, Kurdish forces in Syria said to agree to truce; soccer association declares strike in all Israeli leagues
By Elie Leshem
Former presidential candidate MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer casts his vote in the Knesset during presidential elections, June 10, 2014 (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
August 29, 2016, 8:22 pm
Fearing arrest, former minister’s son could skip his funeral
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
By ToI Staff
Knesset member Binyamin Ben-Eliezer (photo credit: Flash90)
August 29, 2016, 5:53 pm
Arab press (mostly) yawns at death of Ben-Eliezer
Most highlight his friendship with Mubarak, corruption scandal; websites affiliated with terror groups recall war-crime allegation
By ToI Staff
Former minister Yossi Beilin, right, criticizes recently deceased former defense minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, left, during an interview on Channel 1 news on August 28, 2016. (Screen capture: YouTube)
August 29, 2016, 4:48 pm
Former minister calls politicians hypocrites for praising Ben-Eliezer
Long-time colleague Yossi Beilin says deceased former defense minister was ‘aggressive, destructive politician,’ notes corruption indictment
By ToI Staff
Labor MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 29, 2016, 3:13 pm
Remember the best and hide the rest
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
By Joshua Davidovich
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, left, Minister of Social Equality Gila Gamliel and Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel speak to reporters following a tour of Israel's Bedouin communities in the Negev desert on August 29, 2016. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
August 29, 2016, 2:14 pm
Easing tensions, Syrian Kurds retreat across Euphrates — US
Move comes after Turkey vows to continue operation until YPG militia pushed back; Obama to meet Erdogan in China
By Joshua Davidovich
Labor Party chair Isaac Herzog, right, with MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer at a party meeting, May 12, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 28, 2016, 8:30 pm
Politicians remember Ben-Eliezer as brave fighter, beloved politician
Ex-general and Labor Party veteran lauded as a public servant who courageously defended the Jewish state in IDF and Knesset
By ToI Staff
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer in 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 28, 2016, 6:19 pm
Former defense minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer dies at 80
Ex-general and Labor Party veteran passes away at Tel Aviv hospital; decades-long career ended in December 2014 with allegations of corruption
By ToI Staff
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