Feb 19 2007
Israeli police commander resigns in scandal involving underworld figures
Scandals and resignation have plagued Israel’s leaders in recent months.
Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz recently resigned as the military chief of staff after coming under withering criticism for the flawed summer war against Lebanese guerrillas.
President Moshe Katsav, now on a leave of absence, has been accused of preying on women who worked for him, and faces allegations of rape, sexual assault and abuse of power.
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon was recently convicted in a separate sexual misconduct case, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is under investigation for his role in the sale of a government-controlled bank, and accused of improprieties in a string of real estate deals.
Top tax officials, along with a long-standing Olmert aide, are embroiled in an influence-peddling investigation, and the finance minister has come under scrutiny for his earlier conduct in connection with an embezzlement scheme at a not-for-profit organization.
The Associated Press - Sunday, February 18, 2007 - http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/19/africa/ME-GEN-Israel-Police.php
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