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Last update - 21:36 09/01/2008 Police recommend indicting Minister Yaakov Edri for breach of trust By Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondent The National Police Fraud Investigations Unit said Wednesday that it has accumulated enough evidence to indict the minister for the development of the Negev and the Galilee, Yaakov Edri, for breach of trust and accepting a bribe. Edri, the former deputy public security minister, is believed to have worked to promote a senior police officer, Yaakov Zigdon, in return for thousands of Jewish New Year greeting cards, which were supposed to be issued on his behalf by an associate, known as H., who was also associated with Zigdon. The deal was eventually nipped in the bud. A spokesperson for Edri said that "the minister is saddened by the police recommendation to indict him. He believes he was wrongly accused and hopes to prove himself innocent. If the State Prosecution accepts the police recommendation and decides to go ahead with the indictment, Minister Edri will resign from the government with immediate effect." Advertisement The allegations against Edri emerged from a police investigation against H., who was Haifa Chief Rabbi Shlomo Chelouche's driver, and had been suspected of mediating a number of bribery transactions. Bookmark to del.icio.us   'Bush go home' Israeli Arab parties join leftist protests against the Bush visit. Peace overture Syria says it isn't seeking a military solution with Israel.   1.   WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!! 13:54  |  Robert 10/01/08

Today Online Bush: I believe we will reach peace deal by the end of 2008 Responses: 131 Libya thwarts Security Council censure of Shlomi missile strike Responses: 45 Shavit: If they want a state, Palestinians must undergo ideology change Responses: 59 W. Bank Palestinians brace for visit by 'that criminal' Bush Responses: 37 Rosner's Domain What does "change" mean for Israel? How many states between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates? (WTR) New poll: Who is the candidate that will have better policies for Israel? Rosner's Guest: Israel at present is not a light unto the nations Rosner's Mailbox: Anti-Semites within Ron Paul's camp More Headlines 12:32 Bush: I believe we will reach peace deal in 2008 13:56 ANALYSIS: Palestinians believe Bush won't pressure Israel 15:22 Israeli envoy to U.S.: All options are on the table regarding Iran 14:13 Ministers to present PM list of Palestinians to free for Shalit 14:26 British magazine names Israeli model Bar Refaeli 'Body of 2008' 15:24 Montenegro air base that played role in Israel's birth under threat 14:59 Bnei Brak man accused of assaulting six minors he seduced online 13:04 Netanyahu to Bush: J'lem to stay under Israeli control for eternity 14:30 From Amsterdam to Tel Aviv: Israel's 2nd city promotes bicycling Previous Editions Select Day 09 jan 08 jan 07 jan 06 jan 04 jan 03 jan 02 jan 01 jan 31 dec 30 dec 28 dec 27 dec

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