Terrorist groups and their extremist state sponsors cannot be fought with kid gloves and flowery words of persuasion. As the U.S. has displayed in Afghanistan and in Iraq, only a vigilant and determined campaign of confrontation can deter and obstruct them. Ehud Olmert afghanistancampaignconfrontation share on social
It is important that democracy in Lebanon is protected and that Hezbollah will not be supported by outside forces like Syria and Iran. Ehud Olmert democracyforcehezbollah Change image and share on social
For me to propose a division of Jerusalem was really terrible. I did it because I reached a conclusion that without which there will not be peace. Ehud Olmert conclusiondivisionjerusalem Change image and share on social
Israel is prepared for a compromise. The majority of Israelis understand this compromise will be serious, will be meaningful, and will be painful. Ehud Olmert compromiseisraelisraeli Change image and share on social
I want to make one thing clear: I am proud to be a citizen of a country in which a prime minister can be investigated like any other citizen. Ehud Olmert citizenclearcountry Change image and share on social
Israel stands proudly at the forefront of international achievement. The world's leading corporations - Google, Intel and Motorola, to name but a few - maintain research and development facilities here, and our technology start-ups continue to be acquired by the likes of AOL, eBay and IBM. Ehud Olmert achievementacquireaol share on social
The military operation in Lebanon was the most successful military operation in recent Israeli history. Many in Israel don't recognise that. Ehud Olmert historyisraelisraeli Change image and share on social
I want to lead. I want to change. And I'm going to do it. Ehud Olmert changelead Change image and share on social
How are fears born? They are born because of differences in tradition and history; they are born because of differences in emotional, political and national circumstances. Because of such differences, people fear they cannot live together. Ehud Olmert bearcircumstancedifference share on social
I can tell you that if I'd had an opportunity to meet with King Abdullah of the Saudis - which I have not - he would be very surprised to hear what I have to say. Ehud Olmert abdullahhearking Change image and share on social