“s doggedly held position of nuclear weapons ambiguity had not changed.”
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Ehud Olmert
Ehud Olmert is an Israeli politician and lawyer who served as the prime minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009.
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2026· 6 entries
“That was our position, that is our position - nothing has changed.”
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“[U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice] was left shamed. A resolution that she prepared and arranged, and in the end she did not vote in favor. In the night between Thursday and Friday, when the Secretary of State wanted to lead the vote on a ceasefire at the Security Council, we did not want her to vote in favor. I said”
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“because they will say they cannot support a state that does not support democracy and equal voting rights for all its residents”
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“The Jewish organizations, which were our power base in America, will be the first to come out against us”
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“When he died at the age of 88, he spoke his last words in Mandarin Chinese”
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2025· 3 entries
PBS: Ehud Olmert on why he says Israel is committing war crimes
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Yahoo: Businessman Morris Talansky, witness in Ehud Olmert trial, passes away at 92
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Olmert opined in a Haaretz article that Israel was committing war crimes against Palestinians amid the Gaza War
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2014· 1 entry
For accepting bribes and for obstruction of justice during his terms as mayor of Jerusalem and as trade minister
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2012· 2 entries
Jewish Journal: Ehud Olmert considers political comeback as early vote looms
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Olmert expressed opposition to a military strike on Iran
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2011· 1 entry
Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Olmert's successor, Palestinian officials demanded that Netanyahu live up to Olmert's promise and release Fatah prisoners
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2010· 1 entry
The National Fraud Investigations Unit accused Olmert of involvement in the "Holyland Affair", where officials took bribes in exchange for promoting real estate projects, especially the Holyland real estate development p
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2009· 2 entries
Olmert spoke at various colleges throughout the United States to mixed receptions
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And concluded that there was a basis to indict Olmert and others for fraud and breach of trust
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2008· 1 entry
Due to low approval ratings and a then-ongoing corruption probe
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2006· 2 entries
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Israel (2006–2009).
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Career landmark: Knesset member (2006–2009).
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2005· 1 entry
Career landmark: Knesset member (2005–2006).
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2004· 3 entries
Olmert conceded that he had taken $75,000, and stressed that Almaliah had not asked for repayment of the loan
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Olmert visited China and paid his respects at the tomb of his grandfather in Harbin
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Which allegedly was done on financial terms very favorable to Olmert, in what would amount to an illegal campaign contribution and/or bribe
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2003· 3 entries
Career landmark: Knesset member (2003–2005).
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To serve as Designated Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Minister of Communications
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Career landmark: Minister of Communications (2003–2005).
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1996· 2 entries
Career landmark: Knesset member (1996–1998).
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Olmert was investigated on suspicions of breaking party finance laws while serving as Treasurer of Likud, but was acquitted of all charges
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1993· 2 entries
Career landmark: Mayor of Jerusalem (1993–2003).
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Olmert sought election as Mayor of Jerusalem, challenging longtime incumbent Teddy Kollek
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1992· 2 entries
Career landmark: Knesset member (1992–1996).
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Olmert took a loan from U
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1990· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Health (1990–1992).
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1988· 3 entries
Career landmark: Knesset member (1988–1992).
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Olmert was appointed minister without portfolio responsible for minority affairs
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Career landmark: Minister without portfolio (1988–1990).
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1985· 1 entry
“What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy – knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.”
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1984· 1 entry
Career landmark: Knesset member (1984–1988).
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1981· 1 entry
Career landmark: Knesset member (1981–1984).
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1978· 1 entry
Was a vocal supporter of the Gaza pullout
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1977· 1 entry
Career landmark: Knesset member (1977–1981).
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1974· 1 entry
Career landmark: Knesset member (1974–1977).
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1973· 1 entry
At the age of 28 as a member of Free Centre, now a faction within Likud
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1969· 1 entry
Became Free Centre's Knesset Secretary
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1966· 1 entry
Olmert, then head of the Gahal (a predecessor to Likud) student group at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, called for party leader Menachem Begin to step down during a party conference
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1945· 2 entries
Born 1945-09-30.
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Near Binyamina in the British Mandate of Palestine
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