Israelis on the right and left were angered by Ehud Olmert\’s suggestion in an interview at the twilight of his term that Israel should cede virtually all its disputed land. Too little, too late, said the leftists. Too much, said the rightists.
Ehud Olmert\’s formal resignation Sunday was an ignominious end to a premiership marked by multiple corruption scandals, a failed war in Lebanon and unfinished business on the Palestinian, Syrian and Iranian fronts.\n\n
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tells Cabinet stepping down \”was not an easy or simple decision,\” then submits his letter of resignation to President Shimon Peres
Exit polls show Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni winning the Kadima Party primary by a double-digit margin.
Jewish lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to four years in prison. Abramoff had pleaded guilty to corruption and tax offenses related to influence peddling involving Republican congressmen and midlevel Bush administration officials, some of whom were convicted.
The general-turned-politician Shaul Mofaz may have Iran to thank if he wins the race for Kadima\’s leadership. An inveterate hawk in a centrist party, Mofaz is stressing his military credentials to deal with Israel\’s security challenges
Ehud Olmert should be indicted on corruption charges, Israel police recommended Sunday. Bribery is the most serious of the charges that police recommended against the prime minister to Attorney General Menachem Mazuz. Others include fraud, breach of trust and money laundering.\n\n
Ehud Olmert\’s departure opens up the possibility of radical new directions in Israeli policy vis-a-vis the Palestinians, Syria and Iran
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