Despite the turbulent events in Israel over the past few days, politicians are finding it hard to forget that the public’s confidence in their perceived probity and honesty is at an all time low.

A recent corruption index placed Omri Sharon, the recently convicted son of Ariel Sharon, Israel’s prime minister, in first place, followed by a list of high-ranking ministers of all political hues, showing that numerous cases of graft and cronyism publicised in recent years have taken their toll.