Olmert’s outbursts show he’s lost it

A principled Zionist living in America takes an objective look at the "has-been" leaders of Israel's unbridled and incomprehensible criticism of their own country in foreign media during wartime. Opinion.

Olmert:

'Gaza humanitarian city is a concentration camp'

Former PM Olmert continues his criticism of Israel in international media, condemns the proposed Gaza "humanitarian city" as a "concentration camp" and warns of "ethnic cleansing".

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

During a mayoral debate in New York, Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, citing international law and comparing his stance to past defiance of US policy.

When our own former leaders echo Hamas talking points

Former PM Ehud Olmert is an ex-con and Yair Golan, head of a failing political party, is rapidly becoming a has been. Both got media attention because they sold them blood libels about the IDF, but they are completely out of touch with Israelis. Opinion.

Olmert lashes out:

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Former PM Olmert blasts Israel's Gaza operation on the BBC, calling it "very close to a war crime" and a war "without purpose."

Ehud Olmert lobbies for Abbas instead of Israel

One of the most dangerous mistakes Olmert is making is spreading the lie that the Palestinian Authority wants to run Gaza without Hamas. Opinion.

Olmert vs. Jabotinsky

Is Olmert’s story as straightforward as the media portrays it or is there something that the news outlets missed? Opinion.

Olmert:

'I offered to give up most of Judea and Samaria'

Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.

Olmert:

'War should have ended eight months ago'

Former PM Ehud Olmert said that the government has no justification for continuing the war in Gaza.

Olmert reveals:

Israel was behind dramatic elimination in 2008

Former Prime Minister reveals for the first time that Israel was behind the elimination of Imad Mughniyeh, who was the head of Hezbollah's military wing, in 2008.

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former PA 'Foreign Minister' have formulated a new proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Fmr PM Olmert:

'One day the Hilltop Youth will shoot at us'

The former Prime Minister opened his remarks about the October 7th massacre with an unrelated attack on the Hilltop Youth.

Olmert against IDF activity in Rafah

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says that a military operation in Rafah is not worth the cost of soldiers' lives, uninvolved Gazans, and the hostages.

Olmert:

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.

Olmert: 'Ben-Gvir is an enemy of the nation'

The former Prime Minister and the Minister of National Security traded denunciations this evening over claims that Ben-Gvir was attempting to destroy the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

A Jewish Sparta?

Why were we so unprepared for the Simchat Torah massacre? Because our public did not want to become a ‘Jewish’ version of Sparta. Op-ed.

Investigation against Olmert for call to "stage of war" closed

Former PM to face no sedition charges after saying 'what is needed is to move to the next stage, the stage of war.'

Olmert to British TV:

'We are going into a civil war now'

Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.

Leaders in glass houses

Israel and America no longer share many of the same “values” that leftwing Thomas Friedman thinks and wishes they did. Op-ed.

Olmert to Biden: Take action against Netanyahu's government

Olmert called on the US to downgrade relations with Israel: 'The violent group that supports Netanyahu should know what price it will pay.'

Ehud Olmert: 'Netanyahu is a rag, he doesn't make decisions'

Former PM Ehud Olmert claims Minister Ben Gvir 'waves PM Netanyahu around' like a rag.

Former PM refuses to retract calls for civil disobedience

Former PM Ehud Olmert repeated his calls for 'impolite protests' against the judicial reform.

Olmert:

'The police commanders will rebel against Ben Gvir'

Former Prime Minister predicts the Netanyahu government will fall apart because of the conflict with the Palestinian Authority.

Ehud Olmert:

'Itamar Ben-Gvir is a terrorist and a hooligan'

The former Prime Minister repeated his support for the 2005 disengagement from Gaza, saying, "It was a brave and far-reaching move."

Ehud Olmert:

'War is waged in face-to-face combat'

Former Prime Minister calls for the protest against the judicial reform to move to the next stage.

INTO THE FRAY

"Palestine"—Two countervailing hypotheses

Do the Palestinian-Arabs genuinely wish to establish a state of their own?  Or do they really wish to dismantle the state of the Jews?.Op-ed

Olmert on Netanyahu:

'The court ruled that his reputation is only worth NIS 20,000'

Former PM unrepentant on defamatory comments made against Netanyahu family.

Ehud Olmert ordered to pay 97,500 shekels to Netanyahu family

Netanyahu wins lawsuit against former prime minister Ehud Olmert, who claimed the Netanyahu family were 'irreparably mentally ill."

Ehud Olmert:

'Netanyahu and his hooligans only want war and bloodshed'

The former prime minister attacked the opposition head and stated that he hopes to see the Arab parties with a strong representation

Former PM reveals:

'I offered the Palestinians a deal with all of their requests'

Former PM Ehud Olmert says his offer included almost all of Judea and Samaria and an international Jerusalem, says he begged PA chair Abbas

15 years on: Israel's strike on Syria's nuclear reactor

Former chief of staff & current Knesset candidate says Israel's message then - and now - is that it won't let anyone endanger its security.

Olmert: No way of stopping Iran

Former PM Ehud Olmert rails against a 'comprehensive attack' on Iran, says other means must be used to defeat the nuclear program.

Security detail for Barak and Olmert reduced

Former Prime Ministers receive close security only for extraordinary events in their schedule.

Netanyahu V. Olmert trial opens

Netanyahu family is suing former PM Olmert for defamation after Olmert said Netanyahus are "mentally ill."

Netanyahu ordered to pay NIS 3,500 to Olmert

Judge orders Netanyahu family to pay sum to former PM Ehud Olmert for refusing court order to answer Olmert's questions in their lawsuit.

Olmert demands psychiatric evaluation for Netanyahu family

In ongoing defamation trial, Olmert insists his claim that Netanyahu family suffer from "mental illness" is based on fact.

Slander Suit:

Olmert faces Netanyahu family in court

Opposition Leader Netanyahu and his wife arrive in court as slander suit against ex-PM Ehud Olmert begins.

Olmert defends Netanyahu: Trump is pathetic

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert gives rare support for rival Benjamin Netanyahu, trashes Trump. 'He's a pathetic man.'

Ex-PM Olmert: Gilad Shalit deal was 'mistake, showed weakness'

The former Israeli PM reflects on the 10 years since the Shalit deal, saying it "triggered the military confrontations with Hamas."

Olmert: Netanyahu may start new war to thwart 'change' gov't

Former PM backs incoming unity government - but warns Netanyahu may try to foil formation of coalition by 'heating up' security front.

Ehud Olmert defends pro-Israel Facebook page

Mike Evans is a 'man of great personal integrity and high moral standards,' former PM Ehud Olmert emphasizes in letter to Mark Zuckerberg.

Ehud Olmert: The Netanyahu family is 'disturbed'

'Our country is being run by a crook and a swindler'. Ex-PM responds to lawsuit filed by Netanyahus for calling them 'mentally ill'.

Netanyahu family sues Ehud Olmert

PM's family sues former PM over statements they suffer 'mental illness.' 'Instead of paying his debt to society he became obsessed.'

Netanyahu family demands 1 million shekels from Ehud Olmert

After former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert derides Netanyahu family as being 'mentally ill', the Netanyahus threaten million-shekel lawsuit.

The singer in the souk and the jailed ex-PM: Study in masochism

Miri Aloni and Ehud Olmert may display masochism in believing Israel's enemies, but most Israelis know better. Does the West? Opinion.

Olmert: Israel can withdraw from Judea and Samaria

Former PM accuses Netanyahu of never seeking peace with the PA, says Abraham Accords do not change need to deal with Palestinian Arabs.

Former PMs Olmert, Abbott headline leadership dialogue

Event bringing together Australian, UK and Israeli lawmakers, policy experts, academics and former Prime Ministers to take place online.

Olmert on Pollard: Let him stay in New York

Former PM says he would prefer that Pollard not make Aliyah: It would only intensify the damage that this affair has done to the country.

'I hope Biden will have the courage to return to the Iran deal'

Former Prime Minister says he prefers Biden's attitude to Israel-PA conflict over Trump's.

Olmert on Erekat: He was a man of peace

Former PM: We were very close to achieving peace in 2008. Erekat was anxious to resolve the historical conflict.

Olmert: Annexation will tie us down to the Palestinians

The former prime minister was asked about an interview he gave to a Saudi news site in which he opposed the annexation of the Jordan Valley.

'Israel doesn't need the Jordan Valley in terms of security'

Former PM dismisses notion that Israel needs the Jordan Valley for security reasons as "unfounded nonsense".

Former police chief dubs minister's accusation 'mafia-like'

Former Police Commissioner, who led the investigations against Netanyahu, breaks his silence on the eve of the Prime Minister's trial.

Ehud Olmert taunts:

'Netanyahu's a pathological coward; he won't annex territories'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Netanyahu trial and government: 'Coalition built on fraud and mistrust, therefore cannot stand.'

Olmert: 'Gantz has no political future'

Former PM Ehud Olmert says Benny Gantz has 'no political future,' calls PM Netanyahu a 'con man.'

Olmert on Netanyahu family: Crazy people

Former PM blames Netanyahu for the dirty election campaign: This is all because of one man and his family.

Olmert files request to have his criminal record expunged

The former Prime Minister recently expressed a desire to return to political life, meeting PA Chairman Abbas to slam Trump's peace plan

Olmert, why do PA police stand idly by as terrorists attack Israelis?

Olmert, Abbas and pay-for-slay

Netanyahu: 'This is a low point in history of State of Israel'

PM: 'Gantz has no government without Ahmad Tibi, and Ahmed Tibi will do whatever Abbas tells him.'