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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 592

David Sharan

Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for his trial at the District Court in Jerusalem, May 10, 2022 (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)
December 21, 2022, 7:51 pm
Right-wing MKs: Claims by Netanyahu trial witnesses against cops show reform needed
Smotrich, Likud MK say harassment allegations against investigators bolster their argument for limiting authority of law enforcement
By ToI Staff
Former police commissioner Roni Alsheich speaking at a conference at Reichman University, Feb. 13, 2022. (Adi Cohen Tzedek)
December 21, 2022, 12:57 am
Ex-police chief says he recommends seeking plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial
Roni Alsheich – who led police investigation into former premier – suggests AG seek plea bargain as ‘our democracy is not yet ready to prosecute a sitting PM’
By ToI Staff
David Sharan arrives to testify in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on December 20, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
December 20, 2022, 6:35 pm
Prosecutors ask court to declare Netanyahu’s former bureau chief a hostile witness
‘I’ve been attacked and harassed,’ David Sharan tells court, referring to police questioning, before being put on stand by prosecution or defense; court considering his request
By ToI Staff
Performers on stilts welcome Likud primary voters in Rishon Lezion, August 10, 2022 (Carrie Keller-Lynn/Times of Israel)
August 10, 2022, 7:58 pm
With snacks and selfies, Likud marks lively primaries in ‘democratic celebration’
For activists choosing candidates in Israel’s largest party, going to the polls is also an opportunity to enjoy a day out with like-minded people
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
June 16, 2020, 9:12 pm
Anti-corruption group asks High Court to probe Netanyahu in submarine case
Movement for Quality Government wants attorney general to investigate PM’s decade-old stock deal with cousin tied to Case 3000
By Raoul Wootliff
Blue and White party members (L-R) Gabi Ashkenazi, Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Moshe Ya'alon during a press conference in the Golan Heights on March 4, 2019. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
December 5, 2019, 4:51 pm
After submarine charges, center-left MKs urge probe into Netanyahu’s involvement
Ya’alon vow to form committee of inquiry as PM’s associates are charged in major bribery case; Labor MK says case ‘casts a long shadow’ over PM’s rule; premier stays mum
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Dolphin submarine at the shipyards in Kiel, northern Germany (AP/ Philipp Guelland)
December 5, 2019, 2:53 pm
Prosecutors announce bribery charges in vast submarine corruption case
Former navy head, Israeli representative of German shipbuilder face indictments in alleged billion-shekel bribery scheme; PM’s ex-lawyer cousin to be charged with money laundering
By ToI Staff
Miki Ganor, arrested in the submarine affair also known as 'Case 3000,' appears at Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court, March 20, 2019 (Flash90)
March 20, 2019, 2:28 pm
State witness in submarine graft case remanded after asking to retract testimony
Miki Ganor, who had admitted to bribing officials to secure purchase of German naval vessels, jailed for 5 days; judge says suspicions should be reexamined
By ToI Staff
Miki Ganor attends a hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on July 21, 2017. (Flash90)
March 19, 2019, 10:46 pm
In shock move, key witness in submarine graft case asks to retract testimony
Miki Ganor, who turned state’s witness, had admitted to bribing numerous officials to secure purchase of German naval vessels, but now says he lied; police arrest and question him
By ToI Staff
Newly appointed Justice MinisterAyelet Shaked (R) shakes hands with State Prosecutor Shai Nitzan during a ceremony at the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem on May 17, 2015. (Dudi Vaknin/pool)
March 2, 2019, 8:35 pm
Justice minister criticizes Netanyahu for personal attacks on state prosecutors
Ayelet Shaked also claims PM cannot be trusted to resist US pressure for Palestinian state, and that Gantz will partner with him
By ToI Staff
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, left, and State Prosecutor Shai Nitzan. (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)
March 1, 2019, 11:03 pm
AG on decision to charge Netanyahu: Not a happy day but an important one
After PM’s accusations they were politically motivated, Avichai Mandelblit thanks legal team that oversaw cases, says their work was a victory for the rule of law in Israel
By ToI Staff
Likud supporters campaign for party members and candidates at the Tel Aviv Likud polling station on February 5, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 6, 2019, 12:45 am
Upbeat at primaries, Likud voters see no need to choose between Netanyahu, Sa’ar
Members of ruling party believe PM’s accusations of a leftist conspiracy against him, but don’t think former minister targeted by the premier is part of it
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his vote in the Likud primaries on December 31, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
February 5, 2019, 10:37 am
High stakes Likud vote opens primary season, with Netanyahu’s future in balance
Rife with backdoor deals and horse-trading, hard-fought internal race is seen as a bellwether of the prime minister’s power in the ruling party
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, at a Likud faction meeting on December 24, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 3, 2019, 1:10 pm
In fierce Likud vote, Netanyahu endorses ex-aide accused in submarine scandal
PM also says he has no preferences among incumbent MKs, after reported list details his top and bottom choices
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with his then-aide Natan Eshel, on August 28, 2011. (Amit Shabi/pool/Flash90/File)
January 25, 2019, 7:47 pm
Shamed ex-aide to PM backs Likud run of successor, himself accused of graft
Netanyahu’s ex-bureau chief Natan Eshel, who quit over sexual misconduct, confirms helping David Sharan try for a spot on Knesset roster — despite Sharan’s possible indictment
By ToI Staff
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