The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-katsav/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Moshe Katsav | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-katsav/ 32 32 Ex-president Katsav gives his first interview since jail — to Iranian opposition TV https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-president-katsav-gives-his-first-interview-since-jail-to-iranian-opposition-tv/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:14:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695615 Iran-born Katsav, who was convicted of rape, criticizes Tehran regime in Persian-language interview to air Sunday on Iran International, which is followed by millions of Iranians

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]]> Netanyahu lashes top prosecutor for rape reference in interview about him https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-lashes-top-prosecutor-for-rape-reference-in-interview-about-him/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:28:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2200257 PM, 'shocked,' demands apology from Shai Nitzan for floating theoretical scenario in which official charged with rape argues his fate should be determined by public vote

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]]> Thousands join Tel Aviv SlutWalk against sexual violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-join-tel-aviv-slutwalk-against-sexual-violence/ Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:54:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2086705&preview=true&preview_id=2086705 Some demonstrators march half-clothed, carrying signs lamenting rape culture and perpetual state of emergency that places women at risk

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]]> Likud panel bars Ariel Sharon’s son from running in party primaries https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-panel-bars-ariel-sharons-son-from-running-in-party-primaries/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:42:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2005015&preview=true&preview_id=2005015 Gilad Sharon expected to appeal decision, which he says is politically motivated by historical animosity between Netanyahu and his father, the late PM

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]]> Ex-president’s brother and former PM’s son vying for same spot on Likud slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-presidents-brother-and-former-pms-son-vying-for-same-spot-on-likud-slate/ Sun, 30 Dec 2018 06:49:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1988910 Race heats up between Lior Katsav and Gilad Sharon, both boosted -- and hindered -- by association with a high-profile relative; UN envoy Danon says he'll stay in his current role

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]]> New poll shows strong anti-Arab sentiment among Israeli Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-poll-shows-strong-anti-arab-sentiment-among-israeli-jews/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:25:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1976797 Intolerance toward non-Jewish minority highest among religious respondents; survey commissioned by Channel 10 to parallel CNN poll on European anti-Semitism

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]]> 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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]]> 5 times Israeli politicians said ‘there’s nothing to it’ and ended up in jail https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-times-israeli-politicians-said-theres-nothing-to-it-and-ended-up-in-jail/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:06:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1791721 Like Netanyahu, former PM Olmert, ex-president Katsav, and three former ministers were all dismissive of charges against them. The judges disagreed

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]]> Israel is turning into a Mafia State https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-turning-into-a-mafia-state/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1753936 Widespread endemic corruption is destroying the values and solidarity upon which this country was established

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]]> Rivlin rejects ex-president Katsav’s appeal for eased parole https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-rejects-ex-president-katsavs-appeal-for-eased-parole/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:20:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1675540 Convicted rapist who was freed last year asked sitting president to end his curfew and ban on leaving country

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]]> Ex-president Katsav asks Rivlin to remove his parole limitations https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-president-katsav-asks-rivlin-to-remove-his-parole-limitations/ Tue, 23 May 2017 18:37:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1625625&preview_id=1625625 Convicted rapist who was freed last year asks current president to remove his restrictions on leaving country, curfew hours

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]]> Ex-president Katsav loses appeal to ease parole terms https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-president-katsav-loses-appeal-to-ease-parole-terms/ Thu, 04 May 2017 16:13:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1612806 Despite having stuck to terms of release, disgraced politician still banned from leaving home at night until 2018

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]]> Jailed divorce-refusers stand to lose religious benefits https://www.timesofisrael.com/jailed-divorce-refusers-stand-to-lose-religious-benefits/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1585553 New law allows rabbinical courts to sanction inmates, barring them from religious studies program and forcing them to wear regular uniforms

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]]> Balancing the Israeli political clink-quilibrium https://www.timesofisrael.com/balancing-the-israeli-political-clink-quilibrium/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:16:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1525981 As rapist former president Katsav leaves prison, 'his head held high' and innocent according to one commentator, MK Basel Ghattas finds himself a step closer to checking into the can

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]]> Rapist ex-president welcomed home to cheers and flowers https://www.timesofisrael.com/rapist-ex-president-welcomed-home-to-cheers-and-flowers/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:51:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1525568 Friends and family gather to embrace disgraced former leader who won parole; MK says celebrations disrespect sexual assault victims

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