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Olmert Announces Resignation

He may remain as 'caretaker' PM for weeks or months

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(Newser) – Scandal-plagued Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced today that he will step down. "This was not an easy decision," he said. Olmert, who faces criminal corruption charges, must now submit his resignation to President Shimon Peres, but he may remain as a caretaker prime minister for weeks or even months as a new government is formed, Reuters reports. Olmert's likely successor will be Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, who has replaced him as Kadima party leader.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with his likely successor, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni (left).
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with his likely successor, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni (left).   (AP Photo)
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Israel's corruption-tainted prime minister, Ehud Olmert, told his Cabinet on Sunday that he would step down, following through on a promise to allow Livni, the new leader of the ruling party, to try...
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Israel's corruption-tainted prime minister, Ehud Olmert, told his Cabinet on Sunday that...   (AP Photo)
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