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Last update - 20:42 27/02/2008 Women's groups protest court approval of Katsav plea bargain By Ruth Sinai, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Moshe Katsav  Hundreds of women rallied Tuesday evening in Tel Aviv, to protest the High Court's endorsement of the plea bargain signed with former president Moshe Katsav over alleged sex crimes. The protesters called on Attorney General Menachem Mazuz to resign. They carried banners and chanted slogans denouncing the absence of rape charges in the deal, of which Katsav was also accused, but were left out of its final version. Advertisement The protest was organized by 17 women's groups, and is the first in a series of demonstrations which are scheduled to take place in several locations across the country over the next few days. Rina Bar-Tal of the Israel Women's Network said that the protest expresses the public's general disappointment in the State Prosecution and the attorney general. "They deceived us and deprived the complainants of the legal platform they are entitled to," she said. Related articles: Katsav plea bargain signed: President to admit to indecent assault, resign today Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv over Katsav plea bargain Shendar: Public misled on Katsav plea bargain Source: High Court shouldn't cancel Katsav plea bargain Bookmark to del.icio.us   Power to the people Egypt plans to provide all of Gaza's electricity, to wean dependency on Israel. Calculated escalation Hamas has been trying for some time to create a balance of deterrence with Israel.

Today Online 10 Gazans killed, Israeli wounded in ongoing violence Responses: 112 EU joins UN in slamming use of 'disproportionate' force in Gaza Responses: 192 Zvi Bar'el: Get ready for the third intifada Responses: 16 Harel and Issacharoff: Hamas will now try to avenge Gaza deaths Responses: 46 Independent expert: IDF bullets didn't kill Mohammed al-Dura Responses: 70 Rosner's Domain Battle of Ohio: Will Tzipi meet Hillary? No "statement of interest" against terror victims (WTR) McCain, Obama gear up for face off over Iraq Poll: Your solution for the situation in Gaza Prosecutor in AIPAC case to leave before trial? (WTR) More Headlines 15:06 10 Gazans killed, Israeli hurt in ongoing violence 14:45 Barak to Justice Min.: Can we hit civilian areas used to fire rockets? 15:30 Hebron teen killed by IDF as violence spreads to W. Bank 15:47 EU joins UN in slamming use of 'disproportionate' force in Gaza 15:17 Hillary Clinton comes out swinging as Ohio primary nears 14:14 Expats' kids in IDF: 'If I don't help defend my home then who will?' 15:39 Tel Aviv Stock Exchange slumps amid violence in south 14:12 Saudi Arabia compares IDF Gaza operation to Nazi war crimes 13:59 Ahmadinejad in Iraq: First-ever visit opens new chapter in ties 10:35 Independent expert: IDF bullets didn't kill Mohammed al-Dura 09:51 ANALYSIS: Hamas' next move will be to avenge Gaza deaths Previous Editions Select Day 29 feb 28 feb 27 feb 26 feb 25 feb 24 feb 22 feb 21 feb 20 feb 19 feb 18 feb 17 feb

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