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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 568

Harel Locker

Amir Peretz seen during a press conference in Tel Aviv on March 12, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 28, 2021, 3:14 pm
Cabinet okays Amir Peretz as IAI board chair over objections of vetting panel
Committee members questioned former Labor leader due to lack of experience, ties to defense minister, but ministers ignore their position; Labor, Meretz ministers abstain
By ToI Staff
Amir Peretz meets with Benny Gantz at the Knesset, on October 28, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 12, 2021, 1:26 am
Gantz said to weigh tapping Amir Peretz as IAI board chair
Former Labor party leader was instrumental in getting Iron Dome system approved during a stint as defense minister; move requires approval from Finance Minister Liberman
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Eli Groner (GPO).
May 21, 2015, 10:39 pm
US-born Eli Groner to head Prime Minister’s Office
Incoming PMO chief served as economic attaché in Washington after career in business consulting, journalism
By ToI Staff
Soon to be a rare sight in Israel? (illustrative picture credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash 90)
January 5, 2015, 5:40 pm
Message to Israelis: Your cash is no good here
The government has issued its final proposal for constructing a largely cashless society
By David Shamah
Harel Locker (Photo credit: Flash90)
November 19, 2014, 10:28 pm
Director of Netanyahu’s office to step down
Harel Locker, a key figure in forming the PM’s economic policies, announces surprise departure after three years on job
By ToI Staff
A view of Ramat Gan. (Shutterstock image).
July 18, 2014, 12:29 pm
In diamond business, ‘cash trust’ a thing of the past
Money laundering laws shine spotlight on the under-the-table transactions precious stone dealers are known for
By David Shamah
Harel Locker (Photo credit: Flash90)
June 2, 2014, 7:58 pm
Israel’s ‘cashless society’ won’t pay, say critics
A plan to limit the use of cash contains too many logistical and legal problems, economists and attorneys say
By David Shamah
Bezeq workers installing fiber optic cables. (Courtesy)
December 27, 2013, 3:59 pm
Three-pronged effort breathes life into ‘Digital Israel’
With a fast data network by the IEC and a fast network backbone by Cisco, Israel is ready for its ‘digital revolution’
By David Shamah
Israeli tanks and soldiers take part in a large combined army drill, June 4, 2013. (photo credit: Tal Manor/IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
October 31, 2013, 4:52 pm
IDF to get NIS 2.75 billion budget increase
After marathon meetings, finance and defense ministers agree on half the sought sum; cabinet calls for army spending review
By Lazar Berman, Spencer Ho and Stuart Winer
Visa's NFC PayWave system in action (Photo credit: Courtesy)
September 24, 2013, 10:25 pm
Government dream of a cashless society already a reality
A proposal to require Israelis to conduct all their financial transactions electronically isn’t pie in the sky – in fact, it’s almost inevitable
By David Shamah
A Druze resident of the Golan Heights looks out onto Syria in July 2012 (photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
June 23, 2013, 9:59 am
Druze leaders ask Israel to take in Syrian brethren
In unprecedented move, Golan Druze ask Israel to allow back coreligionists, some of whom have fought against Israel
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Channel 10 workers protest outside the Prime Minister's Office (photo credit: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/Flash90)
December 16, 2012, 4:51 pm
Channel 10 petitions High Court against Netanyahu
News station, opposition say prime minister may have ‘personal’ motives for blocking deal to save failing outlet
By Aaron Kalman
Channel 10 workers protesting cuts outside the Prime Minister's Residence in August. (photo credit: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch / Flash90)
December 16, 2012, 12:57 pm
Politicians accuse Netanyahu of taking revenge on Channel 10
Opposition slams prime minister as bankrupt station’s board postpones the dismissal of all employees by a few days
By Aaron Kalman and Asher Zeiger
Labor Party leader Shelly Yachimovich, October 2012. (photo credit: Oren Nahshon/Flash90)
December 13, 2012, 10:14 pm
Channel 10 announces it will fire all employees this weekend
Decision comes after executives learn that Netanyahu will not present deal to save station to cabinet in time
By Asher Zeiger
Channel 10 workers protest outside the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem in November, 2012 (photo credit: Oren Nahshon/Flash90)
December 4, 2012, 12:03 pm
Channel 10 brought back from the brink
Media outlet’s closure averted thanks to NIS 65 million state loan
By Michal Shmulovich
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