![]() Beit Shemesh mayor attackedPolice arrest young man who attacked Beit Shemesh Mayor last night carrying knife and pepper spray. Mayor: 'We must be strong.'![]() Haredi rivalry in Beit Shemesh?Sephardic Shas party anxiously awaits decision by UTJ counterparts whether to run own candidate for Beit Shemesh mayoral elections.![]() Deri vows that Shas will retain control of Beit ShemeshInterior Minister Aryeh Deri visits Beit Shemesh, predicts that Shas-backed incumbent mayor will win upcoming elections.![]() Beit Shemesh attempts to remove 'modesty' signsFor the second time in a week, Beit Shemesh's municipality removes 'modesty' signs, only to find them immediately replaced.![]() Beit Shemesh removes modesty signsBeit Shemesh municipality removes 'modesty' signs, extremists immediately work to replace them.![]() 8 indicted for Beit Shemesh voting fraud8 charged with voter fraud in 2013 Beit Shemesh elections. The accused impersonated others to vote for haredi candidate Moshe Abutbul.![]() Haredi Mayors Complain of DiscriminationMayors of Bnei Brak, Elad, Beit Shemesh, Beitar Illit meet with Rivlin, say they are fighting an uphill battle in society and government.![]() Beit Shemesh Faces Renewed Calls to Split the CitySome Eli Cohen supporters react to elections loss with petition to split the city into hareidi, secular halves.![]() Moshe Abutbul Wins Beit Shemesh Re-VoteHareidi candidate Moshe Abutbul defeats Eli Cohen by a margin of some 1,000 votes in Beit Shemesh second election.![]() Abutbul Calls for Calm as Beit Shemesh Votes AgainHareidi incumbent urges mutual respect during revote. Voter turnout remains high.![]() Beit Shemesh Mayoral Candidate Promises DemocracyEli Cohen and incumbent mayor Moshe Abutbul face off in Beit Shemesh re-elections Tuesday. Cohen: I promise equality, democracy.![]() Shas Rabbi: Religious Zionists 'Animals,' 'Idiots'Event in Beit Shemesh held for hareidi mayoral candidate Mayor Moshe Abutbul degenerates as Rabbi calls government 'Amalek'.![]() ‘Listen to the Rabbis – Vote Eli Cohen’Rabbi Haim Druckman declares his support for challenger in new Beit Shemesh race.![]() Beit Shemesh: Would-be Mayors React on RevoteAbutbul says first elections ‘made public’s choice clear,’ Cohen replies, ‘The truth will out.’![]() Supreme Court Rules: Reelections in Beit ShemeshSupreme Court rejects appeals, rules Beit Shemesh must hold second round of elections.![]() Report: High Court to Reject Elections AppealBeit Shemesh set to receive new round of mayoral elections, appeal to be rejected by High Court for Justice, according to report.![]() A-G Urges Rejection of Beit Shemesh AppealAttorney General calls to reject appeals against new elections. Weinstein: Appeal argues facts – not legal precedent.![]() Court Rules: New Elections in Beit ShemeshBeit Shemesh will vote again following alleged fraud in city elections; MK, Dept. Defense Minister praise decision.![]() Lawyer: No to Reelections Based on RumorsLawyer for Abutbul questions legality of proposed reelections in Beit Shemesh.![]() First Hearings Begin in Beit Shemesh Election CaseMayor Moshe Abutbul declares victory before walking into courtroom; prosecution admits 'fraudulent tactics' but not specific involvement.![]() A-G Appeals Beit Shemesh ElectionAttorney General cites police findings that elections were suspect. Candidate who lost has also filed appeal.![]() Gays in Beit Shemesh Tell Mayor: We ExistGroups plan protest following mayor’s ‘no gays here’ statement. Rally could stoke already heightened tensions amid voter fraud scandal.![]() Activist: Action Likely on Beit Shemesh ElectionThere is an good chance the Interior Ministry will order a recount or a repeat of elections in Beit Shemesh, local activist believes.![]() Thousands Call to Redo Beit Shemesh VoteThousands call to redo city elections in Beit Shemesh as reports of fraud continue.![]() Abutbul Slams ‘Childish’ OpponentsBeit Shemesh mayor rejects charges he 'stole the vote,' and slams calls to split city.![]() Beit Shemesh Vote: Last Word has Not Been SaidFollowing numerous reports of forged ID cards, Zionist residents take to the streets to protest the "hareidi hold on the city."![]() Bibi, Bennett, Lapid Stop Meddling in Beit ShemeshRe-elected Beit Shemesh Mayor slams Zionist leaders, calls on media to turn over new leaf, says city has voted with "love."![]() Extremism an Issue in Beit Shemesh RaceBeit Shemesh mayor recalls his accomplishments, but some residents say he’s to blame for continuing religious extremism.![]() Hareidi Extremists Riot Over Bus SegregationRioting began when several women refused to move to the back of a bus. Mayoral candidate: "we must end violence by extremists"![]() US Ambassador Meets with Beit Shemesh CommunityAmbassador Dan Shapiro was presented with artwork by a leading artist, an American oleh |