Israeli police are questioning Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for the eighth time as part of a corruption investigation.
Local media reports say the latest questioning focuses on allegations that he granted favours to a company represented by a close associate.
The investigation centres on charges including bribery, fraud, money laundering and breach of public trust.
Mr Olmert denies all allegations against him.
Mr Olmert resigned earlier this month because of the multiple corruption investigations. Livni claims victory in party ballot ...
Olmert congratulates Livni on projected party ballot win ...
Livni wins party vote to replace Israel's Olmert: exit polls ...
Olmert lawyers quiz businessman ...
He will continue to serve as interim prime minister until Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni forms a new government or the country holds snap elections.
Ms Livni, who is regarded as a moderate, won the leadership of the governing Kadima party on 21st September.
Mr Olmert has faced growing pressure over multiple corruption investigations during his less than three years in office.
Police have recommended he be indicted over two of the probes - allegations that he misused cash payments from a US businessman, and accusations that he double-billed government agencies for trips abroad.
(BBC)
<< Back