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Olmert contributor, central to latest probe, denies any intention to bribe Israeli premier
iht.com May 11, 2008
Morris Talansky says he never had any intention of bribing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. ... U.S. businessman Morris Talansky said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he had no intention of bribing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert while contributing money to his election...
Businessman admits funding Olmert
news.com.au May 11, 2008
MILLIONAIRE US businessman Morris Talanski has admitted he gave financial contributions to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert but says he believed they were intended for legitimate purposes. ... "I never thought in any way that the money I gave was illegal or wrong," the...
Embattled Israeli PM gets boost from party
alertnet.org May 11, 2008
Source: Reuters (Updates with Olmert, paras 9-10, Talansky quote, para 12) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, May 11 (Reuters) - Top party members closed ranks behind Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday, ... ... By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, May 11 (Reuters) - Top party...
Puttin' on the Ritz for Olmert
israelmatzav.blogspot.com May 11, 2008
The New York Times has more details of Prime Minister Ehud K. Olmert's relationship with 'fund raiser' Morris (Moshe) Talansky, including the little matter of a night Olmert spent at the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC (pictured) that cost $4717.49 at Talansky's company's...
Olmert backers supportive amid fraud case
politicalgateway.com May 11, 2008
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gained support Sunday from political allies as pressure mounted for him to resign amid a fraud scandal, officials said. ... Israeli justice officials Thursday said Olmert received fraudulent payments from New York philanthropist Morris...
Olmert backers supportive amid fraud case
upi.com May 11, 2008
JERUSALEM, May 11 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gained support Sunday from political allies as pressure mounted for him to resign amid a fraud scandal, officials said. ... Israeli justice officials Thursday said Olmert received fraudulent payments from New...
Embattled Israeli PM receives boost from his party
thestar.com.my May 11, 2008
JERUSALEM, May 11 (Reuters) - Top members of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's party closed ranks behind him on Sunday, praising his response to bribery suspicions that could force him from office and disrupt peace efforts with the Palestinians. ... Israel's Prime...
Embattled Israeli PM receives boost from his party
alertnet.org May 11, 2008
Source: Reuters By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, May 11 (Reuters) - Top members of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's party closed ranks behind him on Sunday, praising his response to bribery suspicions that could ... ... By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, May 11 (Reuters) - Top...
Palestinians fear Olmert's criminal investigation will affect peace talks
xinhuanet.com May 11, 2008
Special report: Palestine-Israel Relations RAMALLAH, May ... ... RAMALLAH, May 11 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian top negotiator on Sunday said he fears a criminal investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will harm the chance of a deal this year on Palestinian...
Olmert investigation could block peace deal
scotsman.com May 11, 2008
The Palestinians' top peace negotiator said yesterday that he feared a criminal investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert could damage the chance of a deal this ... year on Palestinian statehood. Though Olmert has denied wrongdoing in his ties to an American...
Embattled Olmert vows to lead peace drive
indiatimes.com May 11, 2008
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Saturday vowed to stay in office and lead peacemaking efforts with Israel's "enemies and adversaries" despite speculation he could be forced to quit in a bribery scandal. ... On Thursday Olmert said he would resign if indicted, a move which...