After months of being dogged by corruption scandals and calls for his resignation, Israeli President Ehud Olmert's decision to step down in September has stirred political uncertainty in Israel.

Olmert announced Wednesday he would leave office after his Kadima Party's leadership vote in September, which was called because of a series of corruption allegations against him.

Adding to the political uncertainty, right-wing opposition Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu called Thursday for parliamentary elections, which could lead to a revamped Israeli government.

Background: Israeli Defense Minister Demands Olmert Resign
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