The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/holyland/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Holyland | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/holyland/ 32 32 Ehud Olmert takes no prisoners in conspiratorial and unrepentant memoir https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-olmert-takes-no-prisoners-in-conspiratorial-and-unrepentant-memoir/ Sun, 01 Apr 2018 09:41:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1821467 Ex-PM rips into rivals, and insists, at remorseless length, he's the victim of a plot encompassing right-wing 'extremists,' the media, US Jewish money, and the entire legal system

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]]> State promises ‘no celebrity discount’ as Olmert seeks deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-promises-no-celebrity-discount-as-olmert-seeks-deal/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:46:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1321617 Attorney for former PM, who is to start prison term next month, meets state prosecutor, aims to minimize jail time in series of cases

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]]> Border Patrol unit comes under fire in West Bank; none injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-29-2015/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:40:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1311201 Suspects in 'hate wedding' video questioned over alleged incitement, possession of illegal weapons

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]]> Psychic to Olmert’s ex-aide urged her to blackmail boss https://www.timesofisrael.com/psychic-to-olmerts-ex-aide-urged-her-to-blackmail-boss/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:19:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1088054 Defense team in high-profile graft trial plays recording in which Shula Zaken vows to beat up former PM during conversation with clairvoyant confidante

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]]> New heights for Jerusalem’s skyline https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-heights-for-jerusalems-skyline/ Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:07:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1021805 The city that doggedly preserved its views is now giving in to its urban needs

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]]> Check inmate https://www.timesofisrael.com/check-inmate/ Wed, 14 May 2014 10:00:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=979800 The papers react to Olmert's sentencing with conflicting measures of triumph and regret

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]]> A look at Ehud Olmert’s political career https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-look-at-ehud-olmerts-political-career/ Tue, 13 May 2014 23:49:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=979600 Former prime minister, ordered to report to prison on Sept 1, was first elected an MK back in 1973

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]]> Olmert jailing a logistical headache for Israeli prisons https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-jailing-a-logistical-headache-for-israeli-prisons/ Tue, 13 May 2014 19:55:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=979478 Shin Bet to advise on special security measures for the ex-PM, due to his knowledge of state secrets

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]]> Olmert: I never requested or accepted bribes https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-i-never-requested-or-accepted-bribes/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:09:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=967458 In sentencing hearing, ex-prime minister says he will appeal to Supreme Court; his attorney asks for no jail time

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]]> State seeks six years in prison for Olmert https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-seeks-six-years-in-prison-for-olmert/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:50:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=966640 'The punishment must reverberate far and wide, fit the severity of the deeds, warn and deter,' prosecutor demands

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]]> Ehud the scoundrel, Arik the hero https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-the-scoundrel-arik-the-hero/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:26:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=938042 For many Israelis, Olmert’s corruption is secondary to his larger crime -- representing the empty politics of the age

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]]> Olmert defense team ‘thunderstruck’ by graft conviction https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-defense-team-thunderstruck-by-graft-conviction/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:22:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=935018 After reading verdict, lawyers for former prime minister say they don't see how he was found guilty in Holyland case

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]]> Uncertainty reigns over Holyland verdict delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/uncertainty-reigns-over-holyland-verdict-delay/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:14:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=933184 Corruption trial involving former PM Ehud Olmert thrown into confusion over inclusion of former aide's testimony

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]]> Naval gazing https://www.timesofisrael.com/naval-gazing/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:21:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=903414 The Hebrew papers continue to hail the 'Klos-C' mission, while a witness in the Holyland case is denied a plea bargain

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]]> Olmert’s ex-aide could testify against him https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmerts-ex-aide-could-testify-against-him/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:22:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=891400 Shula Zaken said to consider offering damning evidence against her former employer in exchange for a shortened sentence

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