The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shula-zaken/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shula Zaken | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shula-zaken/ 32 32 ‘The Masked Singer’ and the curious nature of celebrity in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-masked-singer-and-the-curious-nature-of-celebrity-in-israel/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:38:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2668790 Why do former lawmakers, health officials and even famous ex-cons populate reality TV in the Jewish state?

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]]> Lawyer for Olmert aide and ex-PM Sharon’s son said set to join Netanyahu defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawyer-for-olmert-aide-ex-pm-sharons-son-said-set-to-join-netanyahu-defense/ Tue, 05 May 2020 20:02:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2299541 After delay due to pandemic, PM expected to go on trial in three weeks for bribery, fraud and breach of trust

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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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]]> In upcoming autobiography, Olmert derides hedonistic Netanyahus, mocks PM’s hair https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-goes-on-the-offensive-in-forthcoming-autobiography/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:50:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810412 In excerpts from tell-all tome, former PM reflects on prison life and the Second Lebanon War, takes aim at former aide 'junior typist' Shula Zaken

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]]> Why the choice between Netanyahu and the rule of law is no choice at all https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-choice-between-netanyahu-and-the-rule-of-law-is-no-choice-at-all/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:46:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1795994 Is Israel going to drum out a skilled PM for a few piffling infractions? Well, it might, but they may not be piffling, and the framers of our laws ensured it won't be done lightly

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]]> Support fishing in the yes-men https://www.timesofisrael.com/support-fishing-in-the-yes-men/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:27:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1672234 With Netanyahu in legal trouble, attention turns to what his former biggest backers have to say and why they have not jumped ship even if they want to

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]]> Netanyahu faces new graft allegations for ‘unreported’ funds https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-faces-new-graft-allegations-for-unreported-funds/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:05:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1437662&preview_id=1437662 Police raid offices of ad agency that worked on campaign against Ehud Barak in 2007

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]]> Report: PM likely to face interrogation on corruption claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-pm-likely-to-face-interrogation-on-corruption-claims/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:49:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1427905 Police mull making Netanyahu's former chief of staff a state's witness if he agrees to testify against his ex-boss

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]]> 37 lawyers’ visits to Olmert prompt change in prison rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-visits-prompt-change-in-prison-visitation-rules/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:07:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1404040&preview_id=1404040 Prisons Service suspects former PM's friends were pretending to be his attorneys in order to see him

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]]> Olmert’s lawyer may face charges for obstructing justice https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmerts-lawyer-may-face-charges-for-obstructing-justice/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 01:41:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1403122 Defender of jailed ex-PM suspected of trying to interfere with a plea deal between the prosecution and state witness Shula Zaken

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]]> Olmert sharing cell with 2 fellow Holyland convicts https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-sharing-cell-with-2-fellow-holyland-convicts/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:34:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340936 Ex-PM joins former Jerusalem city engineer and ex-Bank Hapoalim bank chief in Ma'asiyahu's cell block 10

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]]> Ehud Olmert, former prime minister, goes to prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-olmert-begins-serving-out-his-19-month-sentence/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:59:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1340265&preview_id=1340265 Before entering Ma’asiyahu for 19 months, Israel's first ex-premier to go to jail proclaims his innocence

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]]> Ahead of departure for prison, Olmert denies he took bribes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-departure-for-prison-olmert-denies-he-took-bribes/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:07:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340239 In a taped video message, disgraced former prime minister says he accepts sentence with a 'very heavy heart'

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]]> Former PM Olmert to report to prison Monday morning https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-olmert-to-report-to-prison-monday-morning/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 01:21:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1340203&preview_id=1340203 Sentenced to 19 months for taking bribes and obstructing justice, he spends his last day of freedom with friends and family

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]]> Former prime minister Olmert to go to prison on Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-prime-minister-olmert-to-go-to-prison-on-monday/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 08:53:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1339543 Convicted of taking bribes and obstructing justice, he'll be the first Israeli premier to serve time behind bars

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