Nazareth Illit mayor sentenced to 6 months for bribery
Shimon Gapso given six month sentence, pledges to return to politics at the end of his term.
Shimon Gapso given six month sentence, pledges to return to politics at the end of his term.
Shimon Gapso, who was acquitted of corruption charges, says he survived the trial thanks to his faith.
Haifa Court finds nationalist mayor Shimon Gapso innocent of bribery charges. He is expected to go back to his job.
Mayor Shimon Gapso's suspension extended by five months as he awaits verdicts in bribery cases.
Attorney-General Weinstein wants controversial mayor accused of bribery out of office despite renewed mandate.
Housing Minister Uri Ariel and his predecessor, Eli Yishai, pledge continued cooperation over housing.
Nazareth Illit mayor reelected despite allegations of corruption, racism, and vows, ‘I’ll keep pushing to keep my city Jewish.’
“Upper Nazareth was founded to make the Galilee Jewish and must preserve this role,” the mayor said amid pressure to open an Arab school.