Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced Wednesday he will resign in September, throwing his country into political turmoil and raising doubts about progress for U.S.-backed Mideast peace efforts.
Dogged by corruption scandals, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he will resign after his ruling Kadima party chooses a new leader in September's election.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's Ehud Olmert said on Wednesday he would resign as prime minister after his ruling party chooses a new leader in September, leaving Middle East peace talks in limbo.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Ehud Olmert said on Wednesday he would resign as Israel's prime minister after his ruling party chooses a new leader in September, a move that plunged Middle East peace talks and Israeli politics into limbo.
