The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-sheetrit/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Meir Sheetrit | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-sheetrit/ 32 32 ‘Democracy will win’: Amid terror threat, hundreds of thousands protest overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/democracy-will-win-amid-terror-threat-hundreds-of-thousands-protest-overhaul/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:15:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2992260 Rallies begin with minute of silence for Friday's terror victims; former defense minister Ya'alon calls on opposition not to compromise with Netanyahu on judicial legislation

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]]> Amid outcry over past sexual harassment claim, ex-MK quits AG search committee https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-outcry-over-past-sexual-harassment-claim-ex-mk-quits-ag-search-committee/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:04:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2649517&preview=true&preview_id=2649517 Meir Sheetrit blasts 'savage attacks' after ministers oppose his presence on panel, noting allegations by his former housekeeper of sexual wrongdoing

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]]> Ex-MK to join AG search committee despite objection over sexual harassment claim https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mk-to-join-ag-search-committee-despite-objection-over-sexual-harassment-claim/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 13:31:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645334 Several cabinet members oppose justice minister's choice of Meir Sheetrit for panel, noting past allegations by former housekeeper of sexual wrongdoing

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]]> Knesset approves making biometric ID cards mandatory https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-making-biometric-id-cards-mandatory/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:55:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1570447 Final version of law will obligate citizens to put facial recognition information in national database, but not necessarily fingerprints

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]]> Government plans mandatory biometric ID https://www.timesofisrael.com/interior-minister-to-make-biometric-id-mandatory/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:07:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1511468 Citizens to have card that digitally encodes personal information, fingerprints, photo and facial profile

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]]> Following US pressure, Abbas said to shelve UN ‘bombshell’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-us-pressure-abbas-said-to-shelve-un-bombshell/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:55:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1257411 John Kerry convinces Palestinian leader to eschew dramatic declarations during his speech Wednesday, former PA minister says

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]]> Israel, PA deny bid to postpone Netanyahu-Abbas meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-pa-deny-bid-to-postpone-netanyahu-abbas-meeting/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:03:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1257015&preview_id=1257015 Both sides reject claims in Lebanese newspaper; Palestinian PM says his reported talks with IDF official never took place at all

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]]> Abbas to give Israel ultimatum in UN speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-un-speech-to-include-deadline-for-israel-to-meet-obligations/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:28:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1256942&preview_id=1256942 Sources in Ramallah say PA president will set deadline for Jerusalem to 'meet obligations' or he'll cancel Oslo Accords

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]]> Biometric database test set to continue, despite experts’ misgivings https://www.timesofisrael.com/biometric-database-test-set-to-continue-despite-experts-misgivings/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:16:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1206527 Knesset subcommittee votes to extend a trial program that would electronically record sensitive personal data on Israelis

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]]> Two more MKs abandon Livni’s Hatnua party https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-more-mks-abandon-livnis-hatnua-party/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 12:48:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111323 Amram Mitzna and Meir Sheetrit both leaving political life; faction now only has two Knesset members left

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]]> Murder, he wrote https://www.timesofisrael.com/murder-he-wrote/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:22:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1006526 A horrifying stabbing of two children by their father, sexual harassment allegations against MK Sheetrit dominate headlines

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]]> A presidential hangover https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-presidential-hangover/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:28:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1005706 The euphoria of a great presidential race has faded and the papers wake up and say, 'huh?'

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]]> Presidential also-ran said to have sexually harassed housekeeper https://www.timesofisrael.com/presidential-also-ran-said-to-have-sexually-harassed-housekeeper/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:55:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1005510 MK Meir Sheetrit reportedly paid off his employee to keep silent; lawyer denies he was ever investigated

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]]> How Rivlin nearly lost the presidency, and why it matters https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-new-president-a-political-earthquake/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:16:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1005094 Rivlin may be president, but it was Meir Sheetrit's stunning showing that highlighted the raw power of the new Herzog-Livni axis and revealed where the political winds are blowing

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]]> Netanyahu meets Rivlin, says he’s ready to bury hatchet https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-meets-rivlin-says-hes-ready-to-bury-hatchet/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:35:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1005078 Prime minister and president-elect, at odds for years, embrace and say they're ready to work together for Israel

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