Israeli police have questioned Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for a second time within two weeks over corruption allegations.
Israel's justice ministry said the investigations relate to period before Olmert became prime minister. Police suspect Olmert of illegally accepting up to half a million dollars from the American Jewish businessman Morris Talansky. Talansky is to give sworn testimony on Tuesday. Olmert, who was mayor of Jerusalem at the time, has admitted to receiving campaign donations but denied ever taking bribes. He Olmert questioned on 'corruption' ...
Olmert to face second interrogation ...
Olmert claims progress with Abbas ...
Olmert's resignation would delay peace process ... has threatened to step down if prosecutors produce enough evidence to indict him.
(Deutsche Welle)
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