Israel can't abide political corruption Father Raymond J. De Souza in Jerusalem, National Post Published: Thursday, March 15, 2007 There are the scandals themselves. Then there is the scandal of the scandals. The consequences are greater here in Israel; public officials bear a greater burden of responsibility. Starting at the top, the presidency of Israel is a largely ceremonial position, with the head of state's main role being to lend dignity and decorum to public life. That is rather hard to do when you are accused of raping two women. The Attorney-General said last month that an indictment may...