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Israeli police to quiz Olmert next week

Israeli police plan to question Prime Minister Ehud Olmert next week as part of an investigation that could force the Israeli leader out of office, officials said on Friday.

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  • Published: 15:58 July 25, 2008
  • Gulf News

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli police plan to question Prime Minister Ehud Olmert next week as part of an investigation that could force the Israeli leader out of office, officials said on Friday.

A government official said Olmert's office has agreed to allot two hours for the August 2 session, less time than police had requested.

It would be the fourth round of questioning in a case probing allegations Olmert took bribes from a US businessman and whether he made duplicate claims for travel expenses.

The political turmoil could derail US-backed peace talks between Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Olmert's lawyers this week wrapped up five days of cross-examination of US fund raiser Morris Talansky who has alleged that he gave the Israeli leader cash-filled envelopes.

Talansky's cross-examination will resume on August 31 and September 1.

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