Ehud Olmert

Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion

Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025
Writer Nicholas D. Kristof poses for photographers on the red carpet as he arrives for the TIME 100 Gala in Manhattan, New York, US, April 26, 2016.

‘The New York Times’ and the grotesque NGO ‘halo effect’ - opinion

Shaul Mofaz at a Kadima rally, 2009.

'My Israeli Journey': Shaul Mofaz recounts battles, politics, and family - review

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024

Canadian group calls for Olmert, Livni arrest over alleged war crimes


The Trump plan is a win for victory and peace

“Only when the Palestinians abandon their irredentist claim on Israel can they make progress and build their polity, economy, society and culture.”

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to announce a new Middle East peace plan proposal in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 28, 2020

This peace plan comes with a map, why is this significant? - analysis

What is significant, is that this is the first time any plan has come with an actual map.

The new Israeli-Palestinian border map

Leave Iran to the Americans

The removal of Iranian IRGC Maj.-Gen. Qasem Soleimani in an efficient, limited action by the US on January 3, was a praiseworthy move.

IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani pray near the coffin of Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, last week.

Letters to the Editor December 30, 2019: Obdurate Olmert

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

To counter the ICC, Israel needs leadership that truly wants peace

The State of Israel has long been portrayed in the international community as an occupier that refuses to hold talks to end the occupation.

IDF Soldiers clash with Palestinians protestors at the bordr between and the Gaza Strip

Letters to the Editor December 23, 2019: ICC is investigating Israel

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Don't like Ehud Olmert? You should still read what he has to say

It is comfortable living in an echo chamber, where one’s opinions and beliefs are reinforced by others who believe exactly as you do. But is it productive?

FORMER prime minister Ehud Olmert reads his new book

Olmert to ‘Post’: Netanyahu leaving opens new horizons for Israel

The former prime minister inaugurates a column explaining why a change of leadership will open up new horizons for Israel.

Ehud Olmert

Avigdor Liberman: Everyone to blame for election except me

The Yisrael Beteynu leader accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of acting only out of his own interest.

Yisrael Beteynu leader Avigdor Liberman addresses the media, December 11, 2019

The role Gabbay and Olmert are playing in elections

If there were only ghosts on Gantz’s side, perhaps it would not be too hard to form a government, but there is also a political ghost for Netanyahu

Ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Labor leader Avi Gabbay