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Israel Ehud Olmert is a distinguished Israeli politician and lawyer who served as the 12th Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, as well as Mayor of Jerusalem from 1993 to 2003.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke at a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Capitol Hill.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has joined Ashkelon-based medical cannabis company Univo as an investor and professional adviser.
Olmert was invited to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress (2006).
Olmert was investigated on suspicion of trying to steer the tender for the sale of Bank Leumi to help Frank Lowy, a close personal associate, during his tenure as finance minister (2007).
Rishon Tours allegedly billed multiple groups for the same travel arrangements, with the money going into a special bank account for Olmert's personal use.
Ehud Olmert became a columnist for Haaretz newspaper.
Ehud Olmert was born on September 30, 1945, near Binyamina, Palestine (now Israel). His parents were members of the Irgun Zvai Leumi, a militant Jewish group. He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a law degree in 1973. Olmert’s early career included military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Golani Brigade and as a military correspondent for the IDF magazine “Bamachane.” In 1973, he became the youngest person ever elected to the Knesset at the age of 28, representing the right-wing Likud party. During his time in the Knesset, Olmert focused on combating organized crime and corruption. He held ministerial roles, serving as Minister without Portfolio (1988-1990) and Minister of Health (1990-1992).
In 1993, Olmert transitioned to municipal politics, successfully running for Mayor of Jerusalem. He served two consecutive terms until 2003, during which he spearheaded significant urban development projects, improvements in the education system, and advancements in road infrastructure, including the light rail system. In 2003, he returned to national politics, appointed by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor. He played a key role in Sharon’s policy of disengagement from the Gaza Strip. In 2005, he joined Sharon in establishing the centrist Kadima party.
Following Ariel Sharon’s stroke in January 2006, Olmert became acting Prime Minister. He led Kadima to victory in the March 2006 elections and was confirmed as Prime Minister in May 2006. His premiership included the 2006 Lebanon War and significant peace talks with Palestinians, including the 2007 Annapolis Conference. Olmert resigned from office in 2008 amid corruption allegations, serving until March 2009 when Benjamin Netanyahu succeeded him. After leaving office, he faced legal challenges, leading to convictions for bribery and breach of trust.
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