Subscribe to Print Edition | Sun., June 28, 2009 Tamuz 6, 5769 | | Israel Time: 22:49 (EST+7)
Haaretz israel news English
web haaretz.com
Haaretz Toolbar
Diplomacy
Defense Jewish World Opinion National
Print Edition
Car Rental
Books Haaretz Magazine Business Real Estate Focus U.S.A. Travel Week's End Anglo File
Share |
Last update - 15:54 28/06/2009
Haim Ramon to announce resignation from Knesset
By Mazal Mualem, Haaretz Correspondent
Tags: Israel News, Kadima 

MK Haim Ramon, a former vice premier, is expected to announce Monday his resignation from the Knesset after serving as an MK for 26 years.

Ramon informed Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin of his intention to resign on Sunday, and the pair agreed that he would deliver his last speech in the Knesset on Wednesday.

The veteran lawmaker is leaving the parliament to become the chairman of the Kadima Council, the opposition party's most important body; he has arranged the move with Tzipi Livni, the party chairwoman.
Advertisement
Ramon's departure paves the way for Kadima activist Yulia Smolov-Berkovich to enter the Knesset.

Ramon is one of the most senior politicians in Kadima, but he only reached the 17th spot on the party list in primaries held last September, leading many to believe that he would soon retire from public life.

The rumors that he would retire picked up more steam after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed his coalition in government in late March without the Kadima party.

Ramon was found guilty in early 2007 of having committed an indecent act in forcibly kissing a woman soldier. Ramon resigned from the Knesset and was forced to perform community service.

In July 2007 he returned to politics when he joined then prime minister Ehud Olmert's government.

Related articles:
  • Ramon: Prosecution, police working against the people's will
  • ANALYSIS / Ramon's settler evacuation-compensation bill is just talk
  • Zvi Bar'el / Which Iran would Israel bomb?
  • Vice Premier Ramon testifies to State Comptroller on wiretap case
    • PROMOTION: Mamilla Hotel
    Bookmark to del.icio.us  
     
    'Shun MIA messages'
    Lebanon tells citizens to ignore calls for info on Ron Arad, other missing Israeli troops
    Bringing back Gilad
    Report: Arab sources also say abducted soldier Shalit to be handed over to Egypt soon
      1.   Good Riddance! 20:14  |  Jonathan 28/06/09
      2.   Ramon Wasted Our Money at Every Stop 21:29  |  RF 28/06/09
    Special Offers
    Advertisement
    hotel Jerusalem
    David Citadel Hotel, come stay at the finest of Jerusalem hotels.
    ISRAEL ARMY SURPLUS STORE
    IDF insignia,Uniforms, Paladium Boots Watches, Israel Army T-shirts & Collectibles
    Dead Sea Skin Care
    Quality cosmetics from the Dead Sea. Coupon code HAARETZ for 12% off!
    Eldan Rent a Car
    Israel's leading car rental company offers you a 20% discount on online reservations
    Junkyard
    Junk a car - get free towing nationwide and a tax-deductible receipt
    More Headlines
    21:14 Livni: Deals with Hamas will gravely harm Israel
    22:36 Witnesses: Iran police clash with 3,000 protesters
    20:36 Israelis in Honduras warned to exercise caution amid unrest
    13:49 Hamas: No truth in media storm over Shalit deal
    21:18 Obama aide: Ahmadinejad not in charge of Iran foreign policy
    19:00 Palestinian boycott keeps Dead Sea off '7 wonders' list
    18:51 100 Jewish cantors to perform at Warsaw's National Opera
    20:58 WATCH: Daily news round-up from Israel
    22:40 Iran minister: U.S., Zionists trying to destabilize Iran
    21:06 Death threats sent to Jerusalem mayor following parking lot riots
    14:33 Israel: Lebanon still responsible for any Hezbollah attacks
    19:21 EU threatens 'strong response' to Iranian harassment of EU staff
    17:47 12-year-old boy drowns in Galilee stream
    Home | TV | Print Edition | Diplomacy | Opinion | Arts & Leisure | Sports | Jewish World | Site rules |
    | Israel 2009 election results | Makom: Engaging on Israel
    | Search engine marketing
    Haaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, offers real-time breaking news, opinions and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz.com provides extensive and in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish World and the Middle East, including defense, diplomacy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the peace process, Israeli politics, Jerusalem affairs, international relations, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Israeli business world and Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora.
    © Copyright  Haaretz. All rights reserved