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Barkat: 'Sunshine' is Best Antidote to Corruption

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is the heir of an odd legacy: The people who preceded him in office are both convicted felons.David Lev, 31/03/2014 22:19

Olmert: I Never Took a Bribe For Holyland

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that he never took bribes to push ahead the construction of the Holyland housing project.David Lev, 29/09/2013 15:50

Best Buy Hamas Boycott Petition Breaks 10,000

An online petition to boycott the US-based Best Buy chain alleging the electronics store has ties to Hamas has passed the 10,000 mark.Chana Ya'ar, 10/05/2012 17:23

'Holy Land' Hamas Funders' Appeal Denied

Five Holy Land Foundation organizers in the US have lost an appeal of their conviction for funding the Hamas terrorist group.Chana Ya'ar, 08/12/2011 09:05

Calls to Boycott Campbell Soup

Bloggers call to boycott Campbell Soup after it introduces halal line of soups in Canada, certified by an organization with possible Hamas ties.Elad Benari, 20/10/2010 10:34

Police Say: Indict Olmert

Israel Police says it will recommend that former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert be indicted for alleged bribery in the Holyland apartments scandal.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 23/08/2010 13:59

High Crt. to Rule on Olmert Case

Though the Cremeiux St. case against Olmert was closed by the State Prosecution, the Supreme Court has suggested that the decision be reconsidered.Hillel Fendel, 14/06/2010 13:43

Olmert Grilled for 8 Hours

Former Prime Minister was questioned in the offices of the National Unit for Fraud Investigations in Lod.Gil Ronen, 25/05/2010 17:22

Turning Scandal into Blessing

Halt is ordered to further luxury construction in the scandal-ridden Holyland project; residents want cheap housing there for young couples.Hillel Fendel, 09/05/2010 13:29

'Olmert Got NIS 1M from Zaken'

Shula Zaken was released to house arrest. She is suspected of funneling cash to her boss and taking hundreds of thousands of shekels for herself.Gil Ronen, 02/05/2010 19:57

Shula Zaken Returns, is Arrested

Former Prime Minister Olmert's Bureau Chief Zaken arrives in Israel and is immediately arrested in connection to the Holyland scandal.Maayana Miskin, 26/04/2010 16:33

Holyland the Tip of the Iceberg?

In the wake of the Holyland scandal, police are asked to look into other municipal projects promoted by those suspected of taking bribes.Maayana Miskin, 19/04/2010 10:26

Demand: Put a Stop to Holyland

Legal expert, government watchdog group call to put a stop to the Holyland project in Jerusalem. Call to investigate light rail project.Maayana Miskin, 19/04/2010 07:55

Holyland Documents 'Disappear'

Police discover that forms have 'disappeared' in Holyland case. Former mayor, accountant released to house arrest.Maayana Miskin, 18/04/2010 19:02

Olmert Prime ’Holyland’ Suspect

The police and courts took the wraps off the Holyland apartment bribery case and revealed that Ehud Olmert is the number one suspect.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 15/04/2010 16:38

Police Ready to Arrest Olmert

The noose appears to be tightening around former PM Olmert’s neck. Police will be at the airport to arrest him when he returns, sources tell TIME.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 11/04/2010 06:57