Ehud Olmert

Ehud Olmert backs Eisenkot, says Netanyahu is 'on wrong side of history'

Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party, arguing that Eisenkot is better suited to lead the country than his political rivals.

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
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Will Israel's 2026 election represent Liberman’s swan song? – opinion

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion

Writer Nicholas D. Kristof poses for photographers on the red carpet as he arrives for the TIME 100 Gala in Manhattan, New York, US, April 26, 2016.

‘The New York Times’ and the grotesque NGO ‘halo effect’ - opinion


Olmert event on Abbas’ agenda for NY trip to condemn Israel

The two will hold a joint event when Abbas travels to New York to urge the UN Security Council to condemn Israel.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Peace plan unveiling: A little like a Purim party

Ehud Olmert says that this party won't end well.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House

The Trump plan is a win for victory and peace

“Only when the Palestinians abandon their irredentist claim on Israel can they make progress and build their polity, economy, society and culture.”

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to announce a new Middle East peace plan proposal in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 28, 2020

This peace plan comes with a map, why is this significant? - analysis

What is significant, is that this is the first time any plan has come with an actual map.

The new Israeli-Palestinian border map

Leave Iran to the Americans

The removal of Iranian IRGC Maj.-Gen. Qasem Soleimani in an efficient, limited action by the US on January 3, was a praiseworthy move.

IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani pray near the coffin of Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, last week.

Letters to the Editor December 30, 2019: Obdurate Olmert

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

To counter the ICC, Israel needs leadership that truly wants peace

The State of Israel has long been portrayed in the international community as an occupier that refuses to hold talks to end the occupation.

IDF Soldiers clash with Palestinians protestors at the bordr between and the Gaza Strip

Letters to the Editor December 23, 2019: ICC is investigating Israel

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Don't like Ehud Olmert? You should still read what he has to say

It is comfortable living in an echo chamber, where one’s opinions and beliefs are reinforced by others who believe exactly as you do. But is it productive?

FORMER prime minister Ehud Olmert reads his new book

Olmert to ‘Post’: Netanyahu leaving opens new horizons for Israel

The former prime minister inaugurates a column explaining why a change of leadership will open up new horizons for Israel.

Ehud Olmert