Wednesday, March 14, 2012

If Olmert steps down

HIS LIKELY SUCCESSORS: BARAK OR NETANYAHU

TZIPI LIVNI COULD DO WELL

THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE SHAS PARTY

ANALYSIS

The Olmert Scandal

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's political career has been dogged by scandal, the latest a criminal investigation of possible bribes from a Long Island businessman while Olmert held other offices. Olmert has proclaimed his innocence but said he'd resign if indicted.

Meanwhile, he wants to keep his job, he declared, because there is nothing he desires more than to "achieve a peace agreement with the Palestinians," a goal he feels "certain" is within reach.

The possibility of peace provoked threats from the …

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