Ramon to resign on Sunday, will face trial on indecent assault By Yuval Yoaz, Haaretz Correspondent

Justice Minister Haim Ramon announced on Friday to Attorney General Menachem Mazuz that he waives his parliamentary immunity and his right to a special hearing, and plans to resign from his post on Sunday.

This announcement follows Mazuz's decision on Thursday to charge Ramon with indecent assault for allegedly having forcibly kissed an 18-year-old female soldier in a government office.

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Last update - 13:06 18/08/2006
Police may charge Katsav with rape in light of woman's claims
By Jonathan Lis and Roni Singer-Heruti, Haaretz Correspondents

Officials investigating an alleged extortion attempt aimed at President Moshe Katsav are expected to question him following claims by a female former employee that she was coerced into engaging in sexual relations with the president.

Police said Thursday that Katsav will be questioned in the coming days. Investigators have yet to determine which specific charges will be brought against the president on the basis of the woman's accusations.

Law enforcement officials said Thursday that if the former employee's claims that she was powerless in turning away Katsav's advances are deemed credible, the investigation would then focus on possible rape charges against the president.

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In the ruling class in Israel there exists an arrogance that is a symptom of the gap between this ruling class and the common people. I have long maintained that Israel is ruled by an oligarchic elite that has lost its way a long time ago. The time is well past for the government to become a government of the people for the people and by the people
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