 An Israeli court has found former Justice Minister Haim Ramon guilty of sexually harassing a female soldier. Ramon resigned in August over charges that he forcibly kissed the young woman when she visited his office after completing military service. The incident happened on 12 July 2006, minutes before a cabinet vote on whether to wage war in Lebanon. The ruling by a Tel Aviv court is expected to trigger a reshuffle in Israel's beleaguered government. Ramon - who now faces up to three years' jail - had been vowing to return to cabinet if cleared in a case that has riveted the attention of the Israeli public. His portfolio is being temporarily handled by Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, a rising star in Israeli political circles. ...
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