Ehud Olmert Olmert: There is no existential threat to the State of IsraelFormer PM Ehud Olmert criticizes Netanyahu: I suggest that the leadership talk less. Olmert: Government giving in instead of defeating HamasFormer PM says any other prime minister would be called a traitor for agreeing to a cease-fire after Israel endured 460 rockets. The world should recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capitalNatasha Hausdorff and former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert discuss the international status of Jerusalem. Liberman on Olmert-Abbas meeting: 'Pathetic'"Olmert turned to him as 'Dr. Abbas' but forgot to mention that he received his doctorate for Holocaust denial." Likud source: Olmert is now Abbas' mouthpieceLikud source slams former PM Olmert, says he's 'still living in the previous decade.' Gush Katif still hurts, Mr. NetanyahuAre Jews always to keep a packed suitcase in the closet, even in Israel?Security detail for Barak and OlmertReport: Knesset committee to approve security for former prime ministers for a period of 20 years at the request of the Shin Bet. Ehud Olmert's new jobFormer Prime Minister and convicted felon Ehud Olmert lands first-post jail gig.Olmert: Israel should consider other operational methods in GazaFormer PM says Israel should consider methods that will be less violent and damaging in dealing with riots along Gaza border. 'What we did in Syria can't be done in Iran'Former PM at Jerusalem Post conference: If Israel makes peace with the PA, there will immediately be peace with 10 Arab countries. Attorney General vs. Olmert: 'Moral flaw'Mandelblit attacks former PM, uncertain whether even expunged criminal record would allow him to re-enter politics. Will former PM Olmert return to politics?Ehud Olmert requests presidential pardon on bribery conviction. Bolton updated Israel to avert hostile UN movesBolton called and said: 'Danny, you've got to call the Prime Minister right now, for him to phone the President so he'll stop this.'Gilad Shalit's father: Ehud Olmert trying to rewrite historyNoam Shalit says former prime minister lied about alleged deal that would have freed his son from Hamas captivity years earlier.Olmert says haredi Kabbalist predicted Hezbollah attackFormer prime minister says haredi Kabbalist correctly warned that Hezbollah would attack Israeli missile boat during Second Lebanon War.Olmert: Ehud Barak torpedoed deal to free Gilad ShalitFormer prime minister Ehud Olmert accuses Ehud Barak of torpedoing deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit. Olmert on Netanyahu: May his tenure end quicklyFormer Prime Minister comments on cases against Netanyahu: I do not wish him harm on a personal level. No criminal investigation against OlmertState Prosecutor won't launch criminal investigation against former PM over possession of classified documents.Olmert: 'I erred'Former Prime Minister speaks about 'numerous mistakes' made during his tenure as Prime Minister, but criticizes current government. 'You don't base judgments on news headlines'Former minister Gideon Sa'ar says PM Netanyahu should not resign, has wide base of support. Last case against Olmert to be closed?Attorney General reportedly to announce closing of case against former PM on suspicion of taking classified documents from jail. Journalist: Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert harassed meArmy Radio reporter says Israel is in the 'midst of a revolution,' she believes every woman who speaks up after 30 years. Israeli pop star sharing prison wing with former Chief RabbiIsraeli pop star Kobi Peretz entered prison on Sunday, is housed in the same prison wing as former Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger. 'Olmert adopted the family, simple as that'Former PM participates in wedding of daughter of former deputy killed in a car accident, whose family Olmert since took under his wing. Olmert released from prisonFormer Prime Minister released from prison after parole board ruled that his sentence would be shortened. 'Olmert is the most corrupt politician'Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin says former PM Ehud Olmert does not deserve sympathy and early release due to his cruelty against Israelis. It's final: Ehud Olmert to be freed from prison on SundayProsecution declines to appeal parole board decision to free former Prime Minister from jail. Olmert to be released on Sunday.'Don't appeal, let Olmert be'Yesh Atid MK calls on prosecution not to appeal decision to release Olmert from prison early. 'There is a scent of wrongful persecution.'Olmert to be released earlyFormer PM scheduled to be released from prison this Sunday, subject to a prosecution request for delay in release in order to appeal. Marzel: Olmert must be releasedBaruch Marzel blasts treatment of former PM as 'inhumane and un-Jewish.' 'He did his time.' Olmert released from hospitalA week after Olmert admitted to hospital with chest pains, former Prime Minister discharged and returned to Maasiyahu prison.Bennett: The time has come to free Olmert'There is no argument about his definitive contribution to Israel’s security. The time has come to show mercy.”Olmert suffers possible heart attackFormer PM taken to the hospital a week before announcement by parole board on his request for early release.Olmert in trouble againJustice Ministry to investigate former PM for writing book containing classified information while in prison. Police raid publishing house over suspected material from OlmertPolice raid book publishing offices of Yediot Aharonot to find material which, according to suspicions, was transferred by ex-PM Olmert. Police won't object to Olmert early releaseIsrael Police make clear they will not object to the early release of former Prime Minister.Olmert's lawyers: An attempt to blacken former PM's nameLawyers of jailed former PM Ehud Olmert deny report he had classified documents in his prison cell, say it is an attempt to harm his appeal.Classified documents found in Olmert's cellChannel 2 News reports one of Olmert's lawyers was caught smuggling classified documents out of his cell. Investigation underway.President Rivlin rejects Olmert's pardon requestIsraeli President refuses to grant pardon to ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, now serving jail term for corruption charges. Shaked supports pardoning OlmertJustice Minister calls on President Rivlin to pardon former Prime Minister convicted of accepting bribes. Coalition chairman supports pardon for OlmertMK David Bitan says he supports granting a pardon to former Prime Minister who is in jail for corruption.Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert requests pardonFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, currently serving 27-month prison sentence for corruption, requests pardon from President Rivlin. Olmert loses Supreme Court appeal in Talansky affairSupreme Court rejects former PM's appeal of his conviction for accepting cash-filled envelopes from an American-Jewish businessman. Olmert asks for early releaseFormer Prime Minister submits application to the Prison Service asking for a reduction of his sentence in the Holyland affair.Olmert freed from prison - for 48 hoursFormer Prime Minister seen in public for first time since entering prison. Will return to Maasiyahu prison after two-day furlough. 'Olmert is taking advantage of the law to get unlimited visits'Prison service changes its guidelines after claiming former PM Ehud Olmert is 'taking advantage of law allowing unlimited lawyer visits.' Watch: An inside look at Ehud Olmert's prison blockPrison Service publishes footage from block 10 in Maasiyahu Prison, which as of today will house disgraced former PM for the next 19 months. Watch: Ehud Olmert enters prisonDisgraced former prime minister begins 19-month prison term for corruption. What can he expect on the inside? Olmert once again denies corruption on last day of freedomOlmert denies accusations, but claims his punishment shows power of Israeli democracy. Ehud Olmert begins first day in prison tomorrowDisgraced former Israeli prime minister to start 19-month sentence for corruption, though in relative luxury. Sentence could be lengthened.Olmert sentenced to an additional month in jailCourt hands former PM another month in jail in addition to Holyland scandal sentence; he will begin serving time in 5 days. Olmert admits to obstruction of justiceFormer PM Ehud Olmert admits in court to two counts of obstructing justice, as part of plea bargain.Supreme Court hears yet another appeal by ex-PM OlmertOlmert pleads with judges to cancel 8-month sentence, asserting the ordeal has felt like 'tennis balls' being fired at him for years.Ex-PM Olmert strikes deal to avoid second jail termEhud Olmert to serve six months in jail for attempting to bribe long-time aide concurrently with 18-month sentence for corruption. Report: Barak won't be investigated over alleged 'bribes'Reports say Attorney General will not open a criminal investigation over Olmert's claims that Barak took bribes. 'Olmert's jailing is going to be a headache'Jurist notes on former PM's court victory, but says even one day in jail for him has great meaning - although state secrets complicate that. |
