Sharon and Israeli PoliticsIsrael and Palestine
Two leaders dominate this discussion -- Yasser Arafat and Ariel Sharon -- even while the US and Israel try to promote Abu mazen.
There is little need to document the shortcomings of Yasser Arafat -- they are covered every day in the American press.
... But what about the other partner in the peace? What kind of man is Ariel Sharon? What's his history? What's the mentality and political picture in Israel under his leadership?
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Israeli Police Urge Indictment of Foreign Minister Lieberman in Corruption Case - washingtonpost.com
Israeli Police Urge Indictment of Foreign Minister Lieberman in Corruption Case - washingtonpost.com
Israeli Police Urge Indictment of Foreign Minister Lieberman in Corruption Case - washingtonpost.com
JERUSALEM, Aug. 2 -- Israeli police recommended Sunday that the state indict Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on charges of bribery, fraud, money laundering, witness harassment and obstruction of justice.
A spokesman for the Justice Ministry said the file now moves to the state prosecutor's office and then to Attorney General Menachem Mazuz, who would have to approve the recommendation before Lieberman could be formally indicted. That process could take weeks or even months. If the foreign minister is indicted, he will have to resign, according to Israeli law. ...
