Ofek Buchris
Israeli General Admits Illicit Sex in Plea Bargain
JERUSALEM (JTA) — An Israeli general was convicted of prohibited sexual relations and sexual offenses as part of a plea bargain. Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris, 47, was convicted on Sunday in military court in Tel Aviv. Under the deal, Buchris was convicted of prohibited sexual relations by consent instead of three counts of rape. He will be…
Israeli General Resigns from Army Following Indictment on Rape Charges
JERUSALEM (JTA) — An Israeli general who was indicted in the rape and sexual assault of two female subordinates has resigned from the Israel Defense Forces. The IDF accepted the resignation of Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris, 47, on Sunday, according to reports. He was indicted last week by the Military Advocate General for the sexual offenses…
Israeli General Faces Double Rape Charge
An Israeli general was indicted in the rape and sexual assault of two female subordinates four months after his promotion to a prominent post was canceled over the accusations.