January 15, 2016
1:46 am

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert seen at the Jerusalem Supreme Court on December 29, 2015. (Photo by Emil Salman/POOL)

State promises ‘no celebrity discount’ as Olmert seeks deal

Attorney for former PM, who is to start prison term next month, meets state prosecutor, aims to minimize jail time in series of cases

By Times of Israel staff

December 29, 2015
1:40 pm

Illustrative photo of Israeli Border Police officers (AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI)

Border Patrol unit comes under fire in West Bank; none injured

Suspects in ‘hate wedding’ video questioned over alleged incitement, possession of illegal weapons

By Marissa Newman

November 6, 2014
8:19 pm

Shula Zaken seen at the Jerusalem District court on November 6, 2014. (photo credit: Ido Erez/POOL)

Psychic to Olmert’s ex-aide urged her to blackmail boss

Defense team in high-profile graft trial plays recording in which Shula Zaken vows to beat up former PM during conversation with clairvoyant confidante

By Marissa Newman and Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2014
5:07 am

The lucite towers of Jerusalem, as depicted in this large-model of Jerusalem, maintained by the Jerusalem Center for Planning in Historic Cities in the municipality (photo credit: Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)

New heights for Jerusalem’s skyline

The city that doggedly preserved its views is now giving in to its urban needs

By Jessica Steinberg

May 14, 2014
1:00 pm

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert arrives for sentencing in the Holyland affair at the District Court in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2014. Photo credit:Moti Kimchi/POOL/Flash90)

Check inmate

The papers react to Olmert’s sentencing with conflicting measures of triumph and regret

By Marissa Newman

May 14, 2014
2:49 am

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert (photo credit: Oren Nahshon/Flash90/File)

A look at Ehud Olmert’s political career

Former prime minister, ordered to report to prison on Sept 1, was first elected an MK back in 1973

By AP

May 13, 2014
10:55 pm

Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert leaves the Tel Aviv District Court in Israel, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Finbarr O'Reilly, Pool)

Olmert jailing a logistical headache for Israeli prisons

Shin Bet to advise on special security measures for the ex-PM, due to his knowledge of state secrets

By Marissa Newman

April 29, 2014
7:09 pm

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert speaks with his attorney Eli Zohar in the courtroom of the District Court in Tel Aviv during the sentencing hearings in the Holyland trial on April 29, 2014. (photo credit: Ben Kelmer/POOL/Flash90)

Olmert: I never requested or accepted bribes

In sentencing hearing, ex-prime minister says he will appeal to Supreme Court; his attorney asks for no jail time

By Marissa Newman

April 28, 2014
5:50 pm

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert in Tel Aviv District Court, March 31, 2014, where he was found guilty of bribe-taking in the Holyland real estate scandal. (photo credit: Ido Erez/Pool/Flash90

State seeks six years in prison for Olmert

‘The punishment must reverberate far and wide, fit the severity of the deeds, warn and deter,’ prosecutor demands

By Times of Israel staff

April 3, 2014
8:26 am

Ehud Olmert and Ariel Sharon, at a 2004 cabinet meeting. (photo credit: Sharon Perry/Flash 90/File.

Ehud the scoundrel, Arik the hero

For many Israelis, Olmert’s corruption is secondary to his larger crime — representing the empty politics of the age

By Haviv Rettig Gur

March 31, 2014
7:22 pm

Olmert attorney Eli Zohar speaking to reporters outside the Tel Aviv courtroom Monday. (photo credit: Ben Kelmer/Flash90)

Olmert defense team ‘thunderstruck’ by graft conviction

After reading verdict, lawyers for former prime minister say they don’t see how he was found guilty in Holyland case

By Times of Israel staff, AP and AFP

March 30, 2014
11:14 pm

Shula Zaken, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's bureau chief, leaves her home in Jerusalem on March 30, 2014 (photo credit: Meital Cohen/Flash90)

Uncertainty reigns over Holyland verdict delay

Corruption trial involving former PM Ehud Olmert thrown into confusion over inclusion of former aide’s testimony

By Times of Israel staff

March 7, 2014
1:21 pm

Footage of the capture of the 'Klos-C' on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (Screen capture: IDF)

Naval gazing

The Hebrew papers continue to hail the ‘Klos-C’ mission, while a witness in the Holyland case is denied a plea bargain

By Marissa Newman

February 26, 2014
10:22 pm

Shula Zaken, former office manager of former prime minister and Jerusalem mayor Ehud Olmert, seen in the District Court in Tel Aviv. February 25, 2014. (Photo credit: Roni Schutzer/FLASH90)

Olmert’s ex-aide could testify against him

Shula Zaken said to consider offering damning evidence against her former employer in exchange for a shortened sentence

By Times of Israel staff

February 25, 2014
7:06 pm

Shula Zaken, former prime minister and Jerusalem mayor Ehud Olmert's office manager, seen in the District Court in Tel Aviv, February 25, 2014. (photo credit: Roni Schutzer/Flash90)

Olmert’s ex-aide denies she was offered bribes

Shula Zaken’s son says former PM tried to implicate her to save his own skin

By Adiv Sterman

Topic: Holyland

State promises ‘no celebrity discount’ as Olmert seeks deal

Attorney for former PM, who is to start prison term next month, meets state prosecutor, aims to minimize jail time in series of cases

Border Patrol unit comes under fire in West Bank; none injured

Suspects in ‘hate wedding’ video questioned over alleged incitement, possession of illegal weapons

Psychic to Olmert’s ex-aide urged her to blackmail boss

Defense team in high-profile graft trial plays recording in which Shula Zaken vows to beat up former PM during conversation with clairvoyant confidante

New heights for Jerusalem’s skyline

The city that doggedly preserved its views is now giving in to its urban needs

Check inmate

The papers react to Olmert’s sentencing with conflicting measures of triumph and regret

A look at Ehud Olmert’s political career

Former prime minister, ordered to report to prison on Sept 1, was first elected an MK back in 1973

Olmert jailing a logistical headache for Israeli prisons

Shin Bet to advise on special security measures for the ex-PM, due to his knowledge of state secrets

Olmert: I never requested or accepted bribes

In sentencing hearing, ex-prime minister says he will appeal to Supreme Court; his attorney asks for no jail time

State seeks six years in prison for Olmert

‘The punishment must reverberate far and wide, fit the severity of the deeds, warn and deter,’ prosecutor demands

Ehud the scoundrel, Arik the hero

For many Israelis, Olmert’s corruption is secondary to his larger crime — representing the empty politics of the age

Olmert defense team ‘thunderstruck’ by graft conviction

After reading verdict, lawyers for former prime minister say they don’t see how he was found guilty in Holyland case

Uncertainty reigns over Holyland verdict delay

Corruption trial involving former PM Ehud Olmert thrown into confusion over inclusion of former aide’s testimony

Naval gazing

The Hebrew papers continue to hail the ‘Klos-C’ mission, while a witness in the Holyland case is denied a plea bargain

Olmert’s ex-aide could testify against him

Shula Zaken said to consider offering damning evidence against her former employer in exchange for a shortened sentence

Olmert’s ex-aide denies she was offered bribes

Shula Zaken’s son says former PM tried to implicate her to save his own skin

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