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Israeli vice premier steps down over sex allegations

Israeli vice premier steps down over sex allegations
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Israeli Vice Premier, Silvan Shalom, has resigned after allegations that he sexually harassed a number of women during his career. Silvan Shalom

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Israeli Vice Premier, Silvan Shalom, has resigned after allegations that he sexually harassed a number of women during his career.

Silvan Shalom accused of sexual harassment https://t.co/SUV4Tcs45H pic.twitter.com/t23zWsy105

— The Jewish Chronicle (@JewishChron) December 17, 2015

Shalom was a veteran politician in the cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel’s attorney general has ordered an investigation in to the claims made in the media.

Shalom also served as the country’s interior minister although his resignation is not expected to affect the stability of the government.

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