Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert Convicted in Bribery Affair, his Lawyers Weigh an Appeal

The Jerusalem District Court on Monday convicted former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert in the Talansky affair (also known as the “money envelopes” affair) — a case in which he was originally More...

Barak Denies Olmert’s Claim He Took Bribes on Defense Deals

If Israel has ever had a modest prime minister, it was neither Ehud Barak nor Ehud Olmert. Barak made millions on overseas deals, among other things as a consultant to foreign governments on defense matters. More...