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Katsav questioned

Rory McCarthy

Jerusalem: Police questioned Israeli President Moshe Katsav for five hours on Wednesday over allegations of sexual harassment and corruption. It followed a late-night raid on the President's residence in Jerusalem on Monday in which police seized computers and documents. Two women formerly employed in his office have accused the President of sexual harassment and one has claimed he took money to grant pardons. Mr. Katsav has denied the accusations and, as President, is immune from being taken to trial. He could, however, be impeached by Parliament or may decide to resign if he is charged. The inquiry is the latest scandal to hit the Government. Earlier this week Justice Minister Haim Ramon resigned shortly before he was charged with sexually harassing an 18-year-old woman soldier. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is being investigated over the purchase of an expensive apartment in Jerusalem. —

© Guardian Newspapers Limited 2006

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