Holyland

One of a politician’s most important roles is to ensure that hard-earned taxpayers’ money and public resources are allocated fairly and honestly.

Dankner also fined NIS 500,000 and will have NIS 1 million in assets seized in sentence for bribery, money laundering.

Prison officials say that as a former prime minister, Olmert was for years privy to state secrets of the highest confidentiality and his safety in jail must be assured in coordination with the Shin Bet.

PM's attorney says Olmert remains emphatic that he took no bribes; State Attorney's Office: There is one rule for those who are corrupt.

President Shimon Peres expresses sadness over Olmert's fate; settler group rejoices in his punishment, calling Olmert "satanic brain" of disengagement.

Noritamy is an Israeli jewelry label which creates fashion jewelry designed with unique materials and fused with an architectural mind-frame.

Fashion photographer Ella Manor visits the 'Piece of Mind' exhibition in Holon, the display of 15 headpieces by young Israeli designers.

In second day of Holyland sentencing hearing, former PM says, "I never asked for, or got a bribe"; court to announce sentence on May 13.

Prosecutors seek maximum of seven-to-eleven years for former PM; State asks court to give former Jerusalem mayor Lupolianski 5-8 years.

Sentencing arguments start for former prime minister and the other 9 prominent convicted Holyland defendants.