Ehud Olmert granted parole

He was one of eight former officials and businessmen who were convicted in March 2014 in the Holyland real estate corruption case, and the first Israeli prime minister to have been sent to prison.

In 2015 he was also convicted of fraud and breach of trust in a separate case also relating to his time as Jerusalem mayor.

His lawyer stated that under the terms of his parole, he will volunteer at two Israeli charities, despite being technically  exempt because of his age. He is expected to be freed on Sunday.