Ehud Olmert

Will Israel's 2026 election represent Liberman’s swan song? – opinion

The chair of Yisrael Beytenu still has one more goal to achieve before he bids farewell to his illustrious political career.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026
 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion

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


My Word: Dealing in dangerous deals

Ehud Olmert’s revived peace plan reemerges amidst Israel’s conflict, risking further turmoil without offering a real path to peace.

 EHUD OLMERT’S trial balloon for Israeli-Palestinian peace contains hot air that could spark a fire, says the writer.

Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Qudwa elaborate two-state proposal and agreement to end war

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian politician Nasser al-Qudwa explained their joint proposal to end the war, including Gaza withdrawal and land swap.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Ehud Olmert and Arafat's nephew sign agreement to achieve peace, partition Jerusalem - report

In the agreement, they agree to "work together to promote the achievement of peace in the Middle East" through a successful application of the two-state solution with 1967 borders as a basis.

 Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrives for a court hearing on the lawsuit of the Netanyahu family against him, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on June 12, 2022.

Civilian Oct. 7 probe hears: National Emergency tasks should not have been given to IDF

Former Israeli officials criticize the shift in emergency management and political decisions, citing major failures in crisis response.

The Home Front Command medical command center IDF medical evacuations

Trust between Israel and US is key, and it’s missing - opinion

BEYOND THE NEED to work to restore trust, which might no longer even be possible, the recent and unprecedented attack from Iran reminds us that the world only likes us when we are under attack.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the annual opening of the UN General Assembly last September. At that point, holding such a meeting at the White House was not even in the cards, the writer notes.

Ehud Olmert: Ben-Gvir is an enemy of the state

Olmert, who served as prime minister from 2006 to 2009, levied the charge in an interview Saturday evening.

 Ehud Olmert, left. Itamar Ben Gvir, right.

Hamas's HQ is in Khan Yunis, not Shifa hospital - former Israeli PM

In Khan Yunis "they have the leadership, they are hiding, they have the bunkers, they have the command positions, they have the launching pads,” former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said.

 Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrives for a court hearing on the lawsuit of the Netanyahu family against him, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on June 12, 2022.

Israel is entering a civil war, former prime minister Ehud Olmert says

“There is a threat. This is a serious threat,” the former prime minister said. “It’s never happened before and we are going into a civil war now.”

 Ehud Olmert at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert backs civil disobedience over judicial reform

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert shares insights on security, protests, and democracy as he responds to criticism of his support for nonviolent civil disobedience.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Israel Police expected Netanyahu to resign after being indicted - former chief

"No one could have guessed that the prime minister would not resign," former Israel Police chief Roni Alsheich told Army Radio.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Police Chief Roni Alsheich