Carmel Shama-Hacohen

Three arrested over threats to Ramat Gan Mayor

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen complains he received threats from three young men, who are later caught by police.

'I have nothing to hide'

Ramat Gan Mayor questioned by Tax Authority

Carmel Shama Hacohen interrogated by the Israel Tax Authority: The investigation concerns business I stepped away from 13 years ago.

Israel may reconsider exit from UNESCO

Israeli ambassador reportedly urging government to reconsider quitting UN's cultural agency, says its anti-Israel bias has toned down.

Battle for Jerusalem in UNESCO returns

Secretariat of World Heritage Committee, meeting in recent days, decides vote on the matter will take place tonight - not as planned.

Interested party?

Israeli envoy: Weigh response to UNESCO decision carefully

Carmel Shama, Israel's representative in UNESCO, rejects call to evict UNESCO from Jerusalem, says response must be carefully planned.

'A tremendous diplomatic achievement despite UNESCO vote loss'

Israel's Ambassador to UNESCO hails drop in support for anti-Semitic resolutions compared to previous resolutions last year.

'UNESCO vote does not help create Palestinian State'

Israel's ambassador to UNESCO says Arabs may win 'meaningless' votes, but Israel is here to stay and will continue to prosper.

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Arab countries seem to be retreating from attempts to hurt Israel in UNESCO in latest resolution.

What will Israel's future relationship with UNESCO be like?

Prime Minister and Israel's ambassador to UNESCO meet to discuss Israel's future with organization after anti-Jewish votes.

Netanyahu recalls UNESCO ambassador

Prime Minister Netanyahu recalled Israel's ambassador to UNESCO, says it is time to reassess Israel's relationship with the organization.

UNESCO head receives petition signed by thousands

Petition signed by over 76,000 people calls on UNESCO to recognize the connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

Kahlon Really Moved to the Left, Says Ally

Ex-MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen says his friend Kahlon is not just trying to woo leftist voters with recent statements.

Likud MK: Cut Off Electricity Supply to Gaza

MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen says Israel should cut off the electricity to Gaza for one day after each rocket attack.

Rivlin's Replacement Officially Sworn In

MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen officially sworn in as a member of the Knesset, replacing president-elect Reuven Rivlin.

Knesset Member Meets Ahmadinejad in Brazil

MK Carmel Shama of Likud had a surprise encounter with Iran’s president, who said 'hello' and smiled.

IDF: Israel's Second Airport Can't be in Negev

The IDF said that it was against converting an air force base into Israel's second airport, for fear of security problems.

Lapid's Announcement Prompts Shelving of 'Lapid Law'

Two days after Yair Lapid announces his plans to enter politics, the law named after him is shelved.