Olmert calls on Katsav to leave office

HERZLIYA, Israel, Jan 24 (Reuters) Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called in a speech today for President Moshe Katsav to resign over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Citing the attorney-general's threat to indict Katsav, Olmert said: ''I have no doubt in my heart the president cannot continue to carry out his duties and that he must leave the presidential residence.'' Reuters SI RN0002