Tel Aviv  - Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav was indicted in the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Thursday on charges of rape and indecent assault against a complainant who previously worked for him while he was Israel's minister for tourism.

He was also charged with sexual harassment against an employee who worked at the president's residence during tenure.

The charges span Katsav's time at the tourism ministry between 1996 and 1999, and his term as president between 2000 and 2007.

Jerusalem, Mar 9 : Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav will be charged with several serious sexual offenses, including rape, Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has announced.

Mazuz is ready to indict Moshe Katsav on charges stemming from sexual offenses, including rape, allegedly committed while he was President and Tourism Minister.

The Justice Ministry has been plagued by complications in the case since it first broke in July 2006, including a failed plea bargain attempt and a draft indictment that was retracted, the Jerusalem Post reported.