Bribe scandal threatens Sharon’s future

ARIEL SHARON’S future as Israeli leader was in grave doubt last night as he faced possible charges following the indictment of a property developer on charges of bribing the prime minister.

Justice Ministry officials said they were considering indicting 75-year-old Mr Sharon as well.

Analysts said the indictment against David Appel increases the chances that Mr Sharon may face charges a move that the Supreme Court has ruled would compel him to suspend himself from office pending the outcome of a trial.