Welcome to CSI: Jerusalem. Is it any wonder that people like Bush and Lieberman feel so comfortable with the government of Israel?

Earlier today I posted an item about the investigation of charges of rape against the president of Israel, Moshe Katsav.

I have to admit that I was tipped by my friend Leo, who keeps an eye on Israeli politics, mostly through the online English-language edition of the country's most prominent and most respected newspaper, Haaretz. Later he sent me an e-mail with the subject heading "What a bunch!!!!!"

The text:

Katsav, the president, investigated for rape

Olmert, the prime minister, investigated for corruption, having purchased a big appartment at a very low price

Ramon, minister of justice, steps down for having forcibly kissed a female soldier

Halutz, chief of staff of the IDF, investigated because he sold his stocks as soon as he learned two soldiers were made prisoners

Leo made no mention of poor comatose Sharon, who when last seen upright was wallowing in corruption charges--apparently having to do largely with his offspring's inability to make a living without trading on the family name, legally or otherwise.

Does this pattern remind you of anyone?