The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/harel-locker/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Harel Locker | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/harel-locker/ 32 32 Cabinet okays Amir Peretz as IAI board chair over objections of vetting panel https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-okays-amir-peretz-as-iai-board-chair-over-objections-of-vetting-panel/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:14:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2657164&preview=true&preview_id=2657164 Committee members questioned former Labor leader due to lack of experience, ties to defense minister, but ministers ignore their position; Labor, Meretz ministers abstain

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]]> Gantz said to weigh tapping Amir Peretz as IAI board chair https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-said-weighing-tapping-amir-peretz-as-iai-board-chair/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 22:26:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2580228 Former Labor party leader was instrumental in getting Iron Dome system approved during a stint as defense minister; move requires approval from Finance Minister Liberman

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]]> US-born Eli Groner to head Prime Minister’s Office https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-born-eli-groner-to-head-prime-ministers-office/ Thu, 21 May 2015 19:39:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1186347 Incoming PMO chief served as economic attaché in Washington after career in business consulting, journalism

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]]> Message to Israelis: Your cash is no good here https://www.timesofisrael.com/message-to-israelis-your-cash-is-no-good-here/ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:40:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1116356 The government has issued its final proposal for constructing a largely cashless society

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]]> Director of Netanyahu’s office to step down https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-chief-of-staff-to-step-down/ Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:28:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1094670 Harel Locker, a key figure in forming the PM's economic policies, announces surprise departure after three years on job

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]]> In diamond business, ‘cash trust’ a thing of the past https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-diamond-business-cash-trust-a-thing-of-the-past/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:29:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1030504 Money laundering laws shine spotlight on the under-the-table transactions precious stone dealers are known for

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]]> Israel’s ‘cashless society’ won’t pay, say critics https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-cashless-society-wont-pay-say-critics/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:58:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=997946 A plan to limit the use of cash contains too many logistical and legal problems, economists and attorneys say

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]]> Three-pronged effort breathes life into ‘Digital Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-pronged-effort-breathes-life-into-digital-israel/ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:59:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=803282 With a fast data network by the IEC and a fast network backbone by Cisco, Israel is ready for its 'digital revolution'

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]]> IDF to get NIS 2.75 billion budget increase https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-get-nis-2-75-billion-budget-increase/ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:52:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=732230 After marathon meetings, finance and defense ministers agree on half the sought sum; cabinet calls for army spending review

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]]> Government dream of a cashless society already a reality https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-dream-of-a-cashless-society-already-a-reality/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:25:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=682790 A proposal to require Israelis to conduct all their financial transactions electronically isn't pie in the sky – in fact, it's almost inevitable

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]]> Druze leaders ask Israel to take in Syrian brethren https://www.timesofisrael.com/druze-leaders-ask-israel-to-take-in-syrian-coreligionists/ Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:59:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=564652 In unprecedented move, Golan Druze ask Israel to allow back coreligionists, some of whom have fought against Israel

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]]> Channel 10 petitions High Court against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/channel-10-files-supreme-court-petition-against-netanyahu/ Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:51:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=314086 News station, opposition say prime minister may have 'personal' motives for blocking deal to save failing outlet

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]]> Politicians accuse Netanyahu of taking revenge on Channel 10 https://www.timesofisrael.com/politicians-accuse-netanyahu-of-taking-revenge-on-channel-10/ Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:57:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=313850 Opposition slams prime minister as bankrupt station's board postpones the dismissal of all employees by a few days

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]]> Channel 10 announces it will fire all employees this weekend https://www.timesofisrael.com/channel-10-announces-it-will-fire-all-employees-this-weekend/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:14:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=312320 Decision comes after executives learn that Netanyahu will not present deal to save station to cabinet in time

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]]> Channel 10 brought back from the brink https://www.timesofisrael.com/channel-10-brought-back-from-the-brink/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:03:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=302840 Media outlet's closure averted thanks to NIS 65 million state loan

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