Ehud Olmert quizzed for 11th time in graft probes

Israeli police questioned interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Friday for the 11th time since accusations against him of corruption emerged in May. The interrogation focused on allegations that Olmert was involved in cronyism when he was trade and industry minister in 2006, police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld said. The interview at the prime minister's official residence in Jerusalem lasted about two and a half hours, Rosenfeld said. Last month the justice ministry announced that Attorney General Menachem Mazuz intends to press charges over allegations that Olmert multiple-billed foreign trips and used the proceeds to pay for private travel.

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