Israeli President Asked To Step Down Amid Rape Allegations...
CNN January 24, 2007 11:56 AM
Facing numerous sex crimes charges, including rape, Israeli President Moshe Katsav Wednesday has asked to be temporarily removed from power, according to a Knesset spokeswoman.
Dalia Itzik -- the speaker of Israel's parliament, the Knesset -- received a letter from Katsav informing her of his decision, the spokeswoman said. Under Israeli procedure, Itzik will temporarily take over as president.
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Facing numerous sex crimes charges, including rape, Israeli President Moshe Katsav Wednesday has asked to be temporarily removed from power, according to a Knesset spokeswoman.
Dalia Itzik -- the speaker of Israel's parliament, the Knesset -- received a letter from Katsav informing her of his decision, the spokeswoman said. Under Israeli procedure, Itzik will temporarily take over as president.
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