The apparent involvement of a rabbi turned businessman in a financial scandal that could fell Israel’s prime minister underscores the potentially perilous relationship Israeli politicians have with wealthy American Jewish supporters.
Despite vows to prevent another Durban-like attack on Israel, officials planning a new racism conference granted credentials to a Palestinian “anti-apartheid” organization.
The corruption investigation of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, which is threatening to bring down the Israeli government, may have potentially far-reaching consequences for Middle East peacemaking.
