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Ehud Olmert (/ ˈ oʊ l m ər t,-m ɛər t /; Hebrew: אֶהוּד אוֹלְמֶרְט, IPA: [eˈhud ˈolmeʁt] ⓘ; born 30 September 1945) is an Israeli politician and lawyer. He served as the 12th prime minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009 and before that as a cabinet minister from 1988 to 1992 and from 2003 to 2006.
Jun 8, 2024 · Ehud Olmert (born September 30, 1945, near Binyamina, Palestine [now in Israel]) is an Israeli politician who served as mayor of Jerusalem (1993–2003) and as prime minister of Israel (2006–09).
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Mar 26, 2018 · The former prime minister reveals his failed peace efforts with the Palestinians, his decision to reject a Hamas assassination, and his imprisonment for corruption. He also criticizes the Trump administration's approach to the conflict and the Palestinians.
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May 13, 2014 · Former prime minister Ehud Olmert was convicted of bribery in the Holyland case, involving a massive graft scandal in Jerusalem. He was the first former prime minister to face jail time since the state’s founding, and he appealed the sentence.
Oct 16, 2023 · The former Israeli prime minister and proponent of the two-state solution talks about the prospects for peace amid the conflict with Hamas and the threat of Iran. He also shares his views on Trump, Biden and the role of the international community.
Feb 9, 2024 · Ehud Olmert, who led Israel from 2006 to 2009, accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict and blocking the path to peace. He warns of the dangers of occupation, annexation and extremism in the Middle East.
Nov 1, 2023 · Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the October 7 attacks and the military strike on Gaza. He also discusses his views on the Palestinian issue and his relationship with Australia.
