Israel's ex-PM Ehud Olmert granted early release from prison

The parole board of Israel's Prison Service has granted former prime minister Ehud Olmert early release from his 27-month corruption sentence.

Israel's ex-PM Ehud Olmert granted early release from prison
Thu, 29 Jun, 2017 - 10:22

The parole board of Israel's Prison Service has granted former prime minister Ehud Olmert early release from his 27-month corruption sentence.

It is perhaps the final chapter of a fall from grace which forced him from office amid the last serious round of peace talks with the Palestinians.

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