The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ehud-olmert/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ehud Olmert | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ehud-olmert/ 32 32 Accused of ‘blood libel,’ NYT defends column alleging Israeli rape of Palestinian inmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyt-pushes-back-on-israeli-criticism-of-column-alleging-rape-of-palestinian-inmates/ Wed, 13 May 2026 08:54:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822355 Jewish groups announce protest against 'libels' outside newspaper's Manhattan offices; ex-PM Olmert says column misrepresented his words so they appeared to validate allegations

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]]> Far-right agitator arrested for allegedly spitting on ex-PM Olmert; judge frees him https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-agitator-arrested-for-allegedly-spitting-on-ex-pm-olmert/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:06:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817653 Eliran Simantov likely committed the crime, judge says, but it's not grave enough to keep him behind bars; suspect says he was at scene to see a movie, but doesn't recall which one

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]]> Unpopular and politically weak, PA’s Abbas struggles for a role in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/unpopular-and-politically-weak-pas-abbas-struggles-for-a-role-in-gaza/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:56:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3689176 Palestinian leader, who has not held elections in nearly 2 decades, is sidelined in Strip as critics say he put PA, notorious for corruption, 'hand-in-hand with Israeli occupation'

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]]> IDF said to warn against Gaza ‘humanitarian city’; ex-PM brands it ‘concentration camp’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-to-warn-against-gaza-humanitarian-city-ex-pm-brands-it-concentration-camp/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:46:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597348 Military reportedly tells ministers plan for large civilian zone may harm hostage talks, take months to build; opposition chief and international officials also castigate proposal

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]]> Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Israel-Iran war’s aftershocks for Russia and China https://www.timesofisrael.com/friday-focus-with-lazar-berman-12-day-israel-iran-wars-aftershocks-for-russia-and-china/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:49:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585384&preview=true&preview_id=3585384 ToI's diplomatic correspondent delves into how the war has shifted approaches and positions for Russia, China, Turkey and the big fish -- Saudi Arabia

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]]> Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: How Israel stopped the bomb in 1981 and 2007 https://www.timesofisrael.com/friday-focus-with-lazar-berman-how-israel-stopped-the-bomb-in-1981-and-2007/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:44:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578631&preview=true&preview_id=3578631 ToI's diplomatic reporter delves into two previous operations in which Israel preemptively struck budding nuclear weapons programs -- in Iraq and in Syria

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]]> Ex-PM Olmert: Trump must tell Netanyahu ‘enough is enough,’ war in Gaza a ‘crime’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-pm-olmert-trump-must-tell-netanyahu-enough-is-enough-war-in-gaza-a-crime/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:02:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3568912 Former premier says Netanyahu 'failed completely' by not preventing Oct. 7 massacre; Palestinian ex-foreign minister says two states 'only doable solution,' sides must be convinced

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]]> Italy’s right-wing government joins allies in urging Israel to end war in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/italys-right-wing-government-joins-allies-in-urging-israel-to-end-war-in-gaza/ Wed, 28 May 2025 15:14:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3560377 FM Antonio Tajani says Israel’s 'legitimate response' to Hamas's Oct. 7 attack now taking on 'unacceptable form,' adds 'respect for international humanitarian law must be restored'

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]]> Far-right ministers blame Yair Golan for shooting of Israeli embassy staffers https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-ministers-blame-yair-golan-for-shooting-of-israeli-embassy-staffers/ Thu, 22 May 2025 10:43:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554939 'Yair, the blood of the embassy employees is on your hands and on those of your friends,' tweets Amichay Eliyahu; President Herzog calls on public to 'stop this ugly mudslinging'

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]]> Former PM Olmert tells BBC Israeli actions in Gaza ‘close to a war crime’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-olmert-tells-bbc-israeli-actions-in-gaza-close-to-a-war-crime/ Wed, 21 May 2025 07:45:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554064 Comments criticizing war spark immediate backlash from right-wing politicians, who accuse him of 'stabbing soldiers in the back'

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]]> At Jerusalem ‘peace summit,’ thousands demand end to Gaza war, two-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-demand-end-to-gaza-war-two-state-solution-at-jerusalem-peace-summit/ Sat, 10 May 2025 02:02:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3545412 Second conference of its kind since Oct. 7 draws broader ideological mix amid rising despair over hostages' fate; ex-PM Olmert attends event, which Macron and Abbas address remotely

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]]> Olmert reveals for first time map of Palestinian state he offered Abbas https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-reveals-for-first-time-map-of-palestinian-state-he-offered-abbas/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3489913 Former PM shows documentary-makers diagram that inspired legend of Palestinian leader's hastily sketched copy presented to officials in Ramallah in failed peace bid

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]]> As Israel mulls response to Iran attack, past premiers differ on potential targets https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-mulls-response-to-iran-attack-past-premiers-differ-on-potential-targets/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:56:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3393753 Olmert says strike on nuclear sites would be a 'mistake,' Lapid calls oil facilities 'most painful target,' and Bennett urges strong blow, after Iran fired 200 ballistic missiles

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]]> In first, Olmert confirms Israel killed Hezbollah chief Mughniyeh in Syria in 2008 https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-olmert-confirms-israel-killed-hezbollah-chief-mughniyeh-in-syria-in-2008/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:06:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3386149 Former PM says bumper of car exploded in Damascus, killing arch-terrorist 16 years ago; lauds Nasrallah assassination as 'important' but unlikely to 'change reality'

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]]> The IDF should have opened a probe into the events of October 7 a long time ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-idf-should-have-opened-a-probe-into-the-events-of-october-7-a-long-time-ago/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:55:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3195086 The war in Gaza won't end any time soon. Instead of attacking the military for beginning an internal probe, the government should immediately establish a state commission of inquiry

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