Such an indictment would be in concurrence with the recommendations of outgoing State Prosecutor Edna Arbel. An official announcement regarding an indictment may not be released until month's end, the source advised.
About two months ago, IsraelNationalNews.com broke the story about the attorney general's intentions to charge Mr. Sharon, ahead of other media sources in Israel. While their motives for withholding such a prominent newsworthy item are a mystery, it gave the appearance they preferred to hold off publicizing it until US President George W. Bush announced a time for a meeting with the prime minister.
Arbel was adamant in her recommendation, calling for criminal charges against the prime minister for alleged illegal monetary dealings. A number of cabinet ministers have already expressed their opinion that if targeted with a criminal indictment, the prime minister would be compelled to immediately step down from office, a move that may spark early elections.
About two months ago, IsraelNationalNews.com broke the story about the attorney general's intentions to charge Mr. Sharon, ahead of other media sources in Israel. While their motives for withholding such a prominent newsworthy item are a mystery, it gave the appearance they preferred to hold off publicizing it until US President George W. Bush announced a time for a meeting with the prime minister.
Arbel was adamant in her recommendation, calling for criminal charges against the prime minister for alleged illegal monetary dealings. A number of cabinet ministers have already expressed their opinion that if targeted with a criminal indictment, the prime minister would be compelled to immediately step down from office, a move that may spark early elections.