Ehud Olmert

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

My Israeli Journey one of the most accurate, non-academic records of the years in which Mofaz served in the IDF and in his post-army service to his country.

Shaul Mofaz at a Kadima rally, 2009.
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 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


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

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert told Qatari outlet Al Jazeera that the only explanation for the Doha strike on Hamas is that the Israeli government doesn't care about the hostages.

 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.

Reservist org. to provide legal aid to two IDF soldiers arrested at Belgium music festival

Two soldiers were arrested by Belgian authorities following a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, an anti-Israel legal organization pursuing legal action against IDF soldiers.

Reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

Former PM Ehud Olmert calls Katz's humanitarian city plan a 'concentration camp'

Katz recently said that the Defense Ministry would build a new 'humanitarian city' in the Rafah area for at least 600,000 Palestinians.

 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.

Are Israelis facilitating an anti-Israel blood libel? - opinion

By assisting the libelous pro-jihadi gospels of a “genocide” and such, they lend a hand to nailing us all to a new cross of antisemitism.

 MOSHE YA’ALON, who has held the positions of defense minister and IDF chief of staff, speaks during the Tel Aviv Conference at Tel Aviv University in May 2025.

Businessman Morris Talansky, witness in Ehud Olmert trial, passes away at 92

According to the verdict, Talansky transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars to former prime minister Olmert over several years.

 U.S. businessman Morris Talansky appears in court in Jerusalem June 28, 2009. Talansky, at the centre of a bribery case against former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, appeared at Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to resume his testimony.

Golan, Olmert's comments are making it easier to arrest IDF soldiers abroad - opinion

Yair Golan and Ehud Olmert's statements may have concrete consequences in the growing international legal campaign against Israel.

THE STATEMENTS made by former prime minister Ehud Olmert may have concrete consequences in the growing international legal campaign against Israel, the writer charges.

'What is it if not a war crime?': Ehud Olmert says he can't defend Israel anymore - CNN

“I believe the majority of Israelis are sick and tired of these policies, these statements, and the terrible damage this government has caused," said Olmert.

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

Netanyahu: Golan and Olmert’s claims of war crimes are ‘shocking’

Yair Golan’s comment on KAN radio that “sane countries do not kill babies as a pastime,” and Ehud Olmert's comment on BBC that Israel's actions were "close to a war crime."

Yair Golan, head of The Democrats party speaks at the Knesset. February 24, 2025.

Former PM Ehud Olmert says Israel is close to committing war crime in Gaza

"We are fighting Hamas murderers, we are not fighting innocent civilians, and this must be clear," said Olmert.

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

Ex-PM Olmert: Moment Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs ask what they can say to PM, we’re lost

Olmert contrasted his relations with ex-Mossad chief Dagan to the crisis between Netanyahu and his defense chiefs.

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