Topic: Ehud Olmert

Ziva for prime minister

Yair Lapid is certainly no less preposterous a choice than Ziva David. When things get tough - or just seemingly tough - the not-so-tough invent an...

Olmert to be charged in Israel property scandal

Israeli prosecutors will file charges against 18 people, including former premier Ehud Olmert, for allegedly taking bribes in a massive property scandal, the justice ministry said on Monday.The allegations stem from Olmert's tenure as Jerusalem mayor and will add to ...
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It could have been a breathtaking piece of history that transformed the political and psychological map of the Middle East.. . For two hours, on...
In Israel, ex-president's conviction showcases legal fight against country's most powerfulThe conviction of a former president on rape charges this week marks the crest of a trend that has seen Israel's legal system growing more aggressive in targeting a ...
Israel's former prime minister said Thursday that he can't deny ex-President George W. Bush's claim in a new book that Israel destroyed a suspected nuclear reactor in Syria.. At the time, Syria announced that its airspace had been invaded ...

Olmert Corruption Charges

Former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert resigned in March 2009 in the midst of a corruption scandal. Olmert is accused of using his connections to help American businessman Morris Talansky .Starting in the 1970s , Olmert filed suit against his political adversary ...

Morris Talansky Testifies

Long Island businessman Morris Talansky testified to giving Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert envelopes stuffed with cash on numerous occasions in an Israeli court on Tuesday May 27 , 2008 . The pre-trial deposition was part of the ongoing investigation into Olmert's alleged ...

Olmert Resigns

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert offered his resignation on September 21, 2008. Olmert announced his resignation intent in late July, following several corruption charges . Israeli PM Olmert declares intent to resign (September 21, 2008) Livri's efforts resulted in deadlock, forcing her ...

Morris Talansky

Long Island financier Morris Talansky has been named in connection with a suspected bribery scheme involving Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert . On May 11 , Talansky gave an interview to Channel 10 in Israel saying that the cash he had given Olmert before ...