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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has publicly criticized Israel's current policies, particularly its military actions in Gaza, and expressed that he can no longer defend Israel against war crime accusations. He called for a change in leadership and expressed hope that US President Trump could influence a resolution to the conflict, while also warning of the potential threat Iran poses to global security.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated in an interview with Euronews that the real headquarters of Hamas leadership is located in Khan Yunis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Olmert emphasized that Hamas has leadership, bunkers, command positions, and launching pads in Khan Yunis. He also called for Israel to announce its readiness for negotiations with the Palestinian Authority for a two-state solution after the military battle is over. Olmert acknowledged that Israel underestimated Hamas and emphasized the need to destroy them.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has accused current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being "destroyed emotionally" and in a state of "nervous breakdown" due to his failure on national security. Olmert argues that Netanyahu's plan to take overall control of Gaza's security after crushing Hamas is a miscalculation and that the priority should be negotiating an endgame with the international community, including talks on the formation of a Palestinian state. Olmert also warns that Israel's Western allies are growing impatient with the lack of a realistic plan for post-Hamas governance in Gaza. Netanyahu's approval ratings have plummeted, with a majority of Israelis wanting him out of office.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called on current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to either reform his coalition or resign. Olmert, who is an outspoken opponent of Netanyahu, believes that the current government is "doomed to fall" due to its makeup and controversial policies. Netanyahu recently postponed a vote on a controversial overhaul of the country's judiciary until after parliament returns from recess at the end of April, following three months of massive protests. Netanyahu is currently on trial for three criminal cases alleging corruption, which is a large part of why his proposed judicial reforms are so controversial.