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State to open criminal investigation on Olmert
2007-01-10
The state has decided to open a criminal investigation against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on his alleged role in the Bank Leumi stock scandal.

Attorney General Menahem Mazuz, who would ordinarily be the official to declare a criminal investigation into a head of state, removed himself from the Olmert investigation due to a conflict of interest, Channel 10 reported, as his sister may have been involved in the scandal. Instead, State Attorney Eran Shendar will announce the criminal investigation after Olmert returns from his visit to China.
Posted by:Fred

#7  While figuring out what to do about Olmert, the Israelis should hire those Cuban doctors that brought back Fidel and pay them to re-animate Sharon.
Posted by: SteveS   2007-01-10 10:00  

#6  Even if Olmert is convicted, that will not change the Knesset before the next election. His party (coalition) still have the majority.

Think if Pelosi were kicked out. We'd get someone like Murtha or Conyers. Big improvement. Both the US and Israel have to hang on until the next election and hope the results are better.
Posted by: Jackal   2007-01-10 09:38  

#5  Who are the possible heirs, then?
Posted by: trailing wife   2007-01-10 08:45  

#4  #3 The office just passes to another Kadima MP.
Posted by: gromgoru   2007-01-10 07:35  

#3  If PM OLmert is removed from power, could that trigger a No Confidence vote followed by an early election, British style? Or does Israel follow the American practice of fixed terms of office?
Posted by: trailing wife   2007-01-10 07:20  

#2  SpecOp35, consider the possible heirs before celebrating.
Posted by: gromgoru   2007-01-10 07:06  

#1  Whatever it takes to make him step aside is a good thing. Change horsies before the next round starts, please.
Posted by: SpecOp35   2007-01-10 00:40  

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