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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 350

Itamar Shimoni

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement in the Knesset on September 15, 2019, a few days before the Israeli elections. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 11, 2019, 11:47 pm
Case of ex-mayor seen as damning for Netanyahu, contrary to his lawyers’ claims
In acquitting Itamar Shimoni of bribery in alleged deal involving favorable media coverage, officials say judge has laid the groundwork for PM’s potential conviction in Case 4000
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Ex-Mayor of Ashkelon Itamar Shimoni arrives a the Tel Aviv District Court on September 26, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
November 11, 2019, 5:28 pm
PM’s lawyer cheers as Ashkelon ex-mayor acquitted over media quid pro quo
Itamar Shimoni convicted of bribery, money laundering; but the charges he was found innocent of are touted as a possibly precedent-setting ruling for Netanyahu
By ToI Staff
Mayor of Ashkelon Itamar Shimoni arrives to the Tel Aviv District Court on February 14, 2017. (Flash90)
November 1, 2018, 8:36 am
Suspended Ashkelon mayor charged with bribery loses election by 350 votes
Itamar Shimoni ousted by former deputy Tomer Glam after soldiers’, prisoners’ ballots tallied; Ramat Hasharon mayor misses outright win by 6 votes
By ToI Staff
Mayor of Netanya Miriam Feirberg poses for a picture, in Netanya, on March 6, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
October 31, 2018, 2:51 pm
For some mayors, indictments and criminal probes no impediment to reelection
Ink still fresh on his plea bargain, Tamar regional council head keeps post; Netanya, Hadera, Nazareth leaders also cling to jobs
By Marissa Newman
Mayor of Ashkelon Itamar Shimoni, seen at the Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court on January 12, 2016 (Flash90)
October 25, 2018, 1:57 pm
Out of the interrogation room, into the mayor’s office?
Among the candidates for local leadership in the October 30 elections are officials and ex-officials convicted, indicted, or under criminal investigation
By Marissa Newman
Ashkelon Mayor Itamar Shimoni arrives for a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on February 28, 2017. (Flash90)
December 12, 2017, 3:04 am
Sexual misconduct charges against Ashkelon mayor dropped
Itamar Shimoni says ‘at last justice is done,’ but still on trial for bribery, fraud, breach of trust and money laundering
By ToI Staff
Ashkelon Mayor Itamar Shimoni (R) seen at the Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court on March 10, 2016, (Flash90)
February 7, 2017, 2:01 pm
Ashkelon mayor indicted for bribery, fraud, breach of trust
Itamar Shimoni and others charged with receiving money from city businessmen to buy silence in sex assault claims
By ToI Staff
View of the beach in the דouthern Israeli city of Ashkelon. March 01, 2015. (Mendy Hechtman/Flash90)
December 20, 2016, 12:25 pm
Trump’s ambassador pick once teed him up for Israeli golf course
David Friedman scouted out location for resort in southern city of Ashkelon, but project never got off the ground
By ToI Staff
Mayor of Ashkelon, Itamar Shimoni, on July 28, 2014. (Flash 90)
August 15, 2016, 3:07 pm
State to indict Ashkelon mayor on bribery, drops rape charges
Prosecutors say not enough evidence to support sex offense allegations, acknowledge women’s silence was bought
By ToI Staff
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, August 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
August 15, 2016, 2:14 pm
Trump: Clinton lacks ‘physical, mental stamina’ to beat Islamic State
Biden: Trump ‘has no clue’ about foreign policy, weakens US alliances; Rabin’s son warns Republican nominee: Same kind of ‘incitement’ led to murder of my father
By ToI Staff
The daughters of Ilana Naveh, one of the four victims of the Sarona Market attack in central Tel Aviv on June 8, 2016, speak at her funeral in Petah Tikva on June 10, 2016. (Screenshot/Channel 2)
June 10, 2016, 6:24 pm
Hundreds turn out for funerals of Sarona Market victims
Mila Mishayev, Michael Feige, Ilana Naveh laid to rest Friday, a day after Ido Ben Ari buried
By ToI Staff
Kiryat Shmona Mayor Nissim Malka (YouTube screen capture)
February 17, 2016, 12:41 pm
Kiryat Shmona mayor suspected of taking bribes
Nissim Malka interrogated by anti-corruption unit for various alleged offenses, barred from entering municipal offices
By Adiv Sterman
Mayor of Ashkelon, Itamar Shimoni, on July 28, 2014. (Flash 90)
February 10, 2016, 6:03 am
Court worker suspected of leaking files in Ashkelon mayor case
Police question man who may have released classified documents concerning investigation of Itamar Shimoni
By ToI Staff
Mayor of Ashkelon, Itamar Shimoni, on July 28, 2014. (Flash 90)
January 5, 2016, 9:39 pm
Ashkelon mayor arrested on rape, bribery allegations
Police believe Itamar Shimoni used NIS 500,000 in bribe money to buy the silence of one sexual assault victim
By Tamar Pileggi
An activist with a T-shirt for Avraham Mengistu, who is currently believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza, outside his family’s home in Ashkelon, July 9, 2015. (Twitter)
July 9, 2015, 12:15 pm
Family of captive Israeli says case bungled, brother blames racism
Relatives of Ethiopian-born Avraham Mengistu say authorities put little effort into securing his release from Hamas
By Avi Lewis
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