World & Nation
President Moshe Katsav faces rape allegations and could be indicted in a few weeks. Some lawmakers threatened a boycott if he appeared.
Oct. 17, 2006
Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav convicted of rape
Dec. 31, 2010
Diplomacy: Low-key President Moshe Katsav will visit Washington this week aiming to halt Palestinian violence.
May 29, 2001
Police recommended Sunday that Israeli President Moshe Katsav be charged with rape, sexual assault and fraud, the most serious charges leveled against an Israeli leader.
Oct. 16, 2006
Former Israeli president charged with rape
March 20, 2009
Israeli President Moshe Katsav will face questioning in a sexual harassment investigation, police said Tuesday after seizing computers and documents at his official residence.
Aug. 23, 2006
Under a deal, the Israeli president is to admit to a lesser charge of sexual harassment and avoid prison. Women’s rights activists are incensed.
June 29, 2007
Moshe Katsav temporarily relinquished his powers as Israel’s president but defied demands from officials to quit and spare the nation more anguish over rape and sexual assault allegations leveled against him.
Jan. 26, 2007
Israel’s former president, Moshe Katsav, called off a plea bargain that would have required him to admit sexual misconduct to avoid jail time.
April 9, 2008
Facing possible indictment on charges of rape and sexual harassment, Israeli President Moshe Katsav on Wednesday angrily defied calls to quit but asked for a temporary leave while he fights to clear his name.
Jan. 25, 2007