Israeli general resigns from army following indictment on rape charges Ofek Buchris, professing his innocence, said he resigned in order to stand trial as a civilian and not an army officer.
Israeli general indicted in rape of 2 female subordinates Ofek Buchris, who was said to be on a shortlist of potential IDF chief of staff candidates, has denied the allegations and reportedly passed two privately funded polygraph tests.
Netanyahu to address U.N. General Assembly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will represent Israel at the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly.