Ehud Olmert

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

The Hind Rajab Foundation, a Belgian pro-Palestinian organization with terrorist ties, filed a formal complaint calling for Canadian officials to issue a warrant for Olmert and Livni's arrests

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
The Holyland Towers built on Jerusalem’s western ridge in the early 2000s marked a radical break architecturally from what came before in the city.

Holyland towers: The 'monster' that changed Jerusalem's skyline forever

 Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert in Tel Aviv. August 8, 2024.

Hind Rajab files criminal complaint, seeks arrest of Ehud Olmert over 2008-9 Gaza War

 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.

Doha strike shows gov't does not want to bring back the hostages, former PM Olmert tells Al Jazeera


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

Raanan Gissin, best known as Sharon's spokesman, passes away at 74

A frequent presence on international television channels, the gravel-voiced Gissin with the bushy black eyebrows cast a formidable figure.

 Raanan Gissin, US Embassy in Israel, July 4th 2015.

Israel's government must be replaced - Ehud Olmert at JPost conference

The fact that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not invited to Washington for five months was not coincidental, Olmert said.

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert speaks at the Jerusalem Post 2023 Annual Conference in New York, June 5, 2023

Olmert, Netanyahu: Covering Israeli prime ministers on trial

Longtime ‘Post’ law correspondent shares standout events he witnessed from the benches of justice while reporting on premiers Olmert and Netanyah.

 L: EHUD OLMERT in Jerusalem District Court, 2011. R: BENJAMIN NETANYAHU arrives for a hearing at the Jerusalem District Court, March 2022.

Netanyahu wins defamation lawsuit against Ehud Olmert on 1 of 2 counts

Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sued former prime minister Ehud Olmert for saying that the Netanyahu family is crazy.

Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speak on the plenum floor at the start of the swearing-in ceremony for Netanyahu's new government at parliament in Jerusalem March 31, 2009