News for Shimon Gapso Suspension of Nazareth Illit Mayor ExtendedMayor Shimon Gapso's suspension extended by five months as he awaits verdicts in bribery cases. Atty-General to Seek Controversial Mayor’s OusterAttorney-General Weinstein wants controversial mayor accused of bribery out of office despite renewed mandate. Ariel, Yishai Pledge Further CooperationHousing Minister Uri Ariel and his predecessor, Eli Yishai, pledge continued cooperation over housing.Controversial Mayor: I’ll Keep My City JewishNazareth Illit mayor reelected despite allegations of corruption, racism, and vows, ‘I’ll keep pushing to keep my city Jewish.’ Upper Nazareth Mayor Says No to Arab School“Upper Nazareth was founded to make the Galilee Jewish and must preserve this role,” the mayor said amid pressure to open an Arab school. |
