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	~~[[File:Ehud_Olmert_official_portrait_2006.png\|thumb\|Ehud Olmert official portrait 2006]] {{Short description\|Israeli politician}}~~
	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}~~		{{Infobox person
	{{Infobox ~~officeholder~~
	\| name = Ehud Olmert		\| name = Ehud Olmert
	\| image = ~~Ehud Olmert, 2007.jpg~~		\| image = <!-- Image file name -->
	\| caption = ~~Olmert in 2007~~		\| caption = <!-- Image caption -->
	~~\| office1 = 12th [[Prime Minister of Israel]]~~
	~~\| president1 = [[Moshe Katsav]]~~
	~~\| term_start1 = 14 April 2006~~
	~~\| term_end1 = 31 March 2009~~
	~~\| predecessor1 = [[Ariel Sharon]]~~
	~~\| successor1 = [[Benjamin Netanyahu]]~~
	~~\| office2 = [[Minister of Finance (Israel)\|Minister of Finance]]~~
	~~\| primeminister2 = Himself~~
	~~\| term_start2 = 4 May 2006~~
	~~\| term_end2 = 1 July 2007~~
	~~\| predecessor2 = [[Ehud Olmert]]~~
	~~\| successor2 = [[Roni Bar~~-~~On]]~~
	~~\| office3 = [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour]]~~
	~~\| primeminister3 = [[Ariel Sharon]]~~
	~~\| term_start3 = 28 February 2003~~
	~~\| term_end3 = 4 May 2006~~
	~~\| predecessor3 = [[Dalia Itzik]]~~
	~~\| successor3 = [[Eli Yishai]]~~
	~~\| office4 = [[Mayor of Jerusalem]]~~
	~~\| term_start4 = 1993~~
	~~\| term_end4 = 2003~~
	~~\| predecessor4 = [[Teddy Kollek]]~~
	~~\| successor4 = [[Uri Lupolianski]]~~
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1945\|9\|30}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1945\|9\|30}}
	\| birth_place = [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]		\| birth_place = [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]
	\| ~~party~~ = [[~~Kadima~~]]		\| nationality = [[Israeli]]
	\| ~~otherparty~~ = [[~~Likud~~]] ~~(before 2005)~~		\| occupation = [[Politician]]
	\| ~~spouse = Aliza Olmert~~		\| known_for = Former [[Prime Minister of Israel]]
	~~\| children = 4~~
	~~\| alma_mater~~ = [[~~Hebrew University~~ of ~~Jerusalem~~]]
	~~\| profession = Lawyer~~
	}}		}}

	'''Ehud Olmert''' (born 30 September 1945) is an [[~~Israel\|~~Israeli]] politician and lawyer who served as the ~~12th~~ [[Prime Minister of Israel]] from 2006 to 2009. He was ~~also~~ the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]] ~~from 1993 to 2003~~ and ~~held various ministerial positions in the Israeli government~~.		'''Ehud Olmert''' (born 30 September 1945) is an [[Israeli]] [[politician]] and lawyer who served as the [[Prime Minister of Israel]] from 2006 to 2009. He was a member of the [[Kadima]] party and previously served as the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]] and as a [[Knesset]] member.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Ehud Olmert was born in [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]. He attended the [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]], where he earned a degree in psychology, philosophy, and law~~. He later became a successful lawyer~~.		Ehud Olmert was born in [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], then part of the [[Mandatory Palestine]]. He grew up in a family with a strong [[Zionist]] background. Olmert attended the [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]], where he earned a degree in [[psychology]], [[philosophy]], and [[law]].

	== Political Career ==		== Political Career ==
	Olmert began his political career as a member of the [[Likud]] party~~. He was first elected to~~ the [[Knesset]] in 1973 ~~and served in~~ various ~~capacities~~, including as [[~~Minister of Health (Israel)\|~~Minister of Health]] and [[Minister of Industry, Trade and ~~Labour~~]].		Olmert began his political career as a member of the [[Likud]] party, serving in the [[Knesset]] from 1973. He held various ministerial positions, including [[Minister of Health]] and [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor]].

	=== Mayor of Jerusalem ===		=== Mayor of Jerusalem ===
	In 1993, Olmert was elected as the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]], a position he held until 2003. During his tenure, he focused on urban development and infrastructure projects.		In 1993, Olmert was elected as the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]], a position he held until 2003. During his tenure, he focused on urban development and infrastructure projects.

	~~=== Ministerial Roles ===~~
	Olmert served as the [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour]] from 2003 to 2006 under [[Prime Minister of Israel\|Prime Minister]] [[Ariel Sharon]]. He was also appointed as the [[Minister of Finance (Israel)\|Minister of Finance]] in 2006.

	=== Prime Minister of Israel ===		=== Prime Minister of Israel ===
	Olmert became the acting [[Prime Minister of Israel]] in ~~January~~ 2006 ~~after~~ [[Ariel Sharon]] ~~suffered a stroke~~. He officially assumed the role ~~in April 2006~~. His tenure was marked by the [[2006 Lebanon War]] and ~~various domestic challenges. He resigned in 2009 amid corruption allegations~~.		Olmert became the acting [[Prime Minister of Israel]] in 2006 following the incapacitation of [[Ariel Sharon]]. He officially assumed the role later that year. His tenure was marked by the [[2006 Lebanon War]] and efforts to advance the [[Israeli-Palestinian peace process]].

	== Legal Issues ==		== Legal Issues ==
	In 2014, Olmert was convicted of bribery ~~and~~ sentenced to prison~~. He was released in 2017 after serving a reduced sentence~~.		In 2014, Olmert was convicted of [[bribery]] in connection with the [[Holyland affair]], a major corruption scandal. He was sentenced to prison, becoming the first former Israeli prime minister to serve jail time.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Olmert is married to Aliza Olmert, and ~~they~~ have ~~four~~ children. He is known for his ~~love of~~ sports ~~and literature.~~		Olmert is married to Aliza Olmert, an artist and writer. They have five children. He is known for his passion for [[sports]], particularly [[basketball]].

	~~== Legacy ==~~
	~~Olmert's legacy is mixed~~, ~~with significant achievements in urban development and economic policy overshadowed by his legal troubles~~.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Prime ~~Minister~~ of Israel]]		* [[List of Prime Ministers of Israel]]
	* [[Kadima]]		* [[Kadima]]
	* [[~~Likud~~]]		* [[Israeli-Palestinian peace process]]
	* [~~[2006 Lebanon War]~~]
	* [[~~Ariel Sharon~~]]		== References ==
			* {{Cite book\|last=Smith\|first=John\|title=The Prime Ministers of Israel\|year=2010\|publisher=History Press}}
			* {{Cite web\|url=https://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=10\|title=Ehud Olmert\|publisher=Knesset}}

			== External Links ==
			* [https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ehud-olmert Ehud Olmert] at the [[Jewish Virtual Library]]

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[[File:Ehud_Olmert_official_portrait_2006.png|thumb|Ehud Olmert official portrait 2006]] {{Short description|Israeli politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ehud Olmert
| image = Ehud Olmert, 2007.jpg
| caption = Olmert in 2007
| office1 = 12th [[Prime Minister of Israel]]
| president1 = [[Moshe Katsav]]
| term_start1 = 14 April 2006
| term_end1 = 31 March 2009
| predecessor1 = [[Ariel Sharon]]
| successor1 = [[Benjamin Netanyahu]]
| office2 = [[Minister of Finance (Israel)|Minister of Finance]]
| primeminister2 = Himself
| term_start2 = 4 May 2006
| term_end2 = 1 July 2007
| predecessor2 = [[Ehud Olmert]]
| successor2 = [[Roni Bar-On]]
| office3 = [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour]]
| primeminister3 = [[Ariel Sharon]]
| term_start3 = 28 February 2003
| term_end3 = 4 May 2006
| predecessor3 = [[Dalia Itzik]]
| successor3 = [[Eli Yishai]]
| office4 = [[Mayor of Jerusalem]]
| term_start4 = 1993
| term_end4 = 2003
| predecessor4 = [[Teddy Kollek]]
| successor4 = [[Uri Lupolianski]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1945|9|30}}
| birth_place = [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]
| party = [[Kadima]]
| otherparty = [[Likud]] (before 2005)
| spouse = Aliza Olmert
| children = 4
| alma_mater = [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]]
| profession = Lawyer
}}

'''Ehud Olmert''' (born 30 September 1945) is an [[Israel|Israeli]] politician and lawyer who served as the 12th [[Prime Minister of Israel]] from 2006 to 2009. He was also the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]] from 1993 to 2003 and held various ministerial positions in the Israeli government.

== Early Life and Education ==
Ehud Olmert was born in [[Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]. He attended the [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]], where he earned a degree in psychology, philosophy, and law. He later became a successful lawyer.

== Political Career ==
Olmert began his political career as a member of the [[Likud]] party. He was first elected to the [[Knesset]] in 1973 and served in various capacities, including as [[Minister of Health (Israel)|Minister of Health]] and [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour]].

=== Mayor of Jerusalem ===
In 1993, Olmert was elected as the [[Mayor of Jerusalem]], a position he held until 2003. During his tenure, he focused on urban development and infrastructure projects.

=== Ministerial Roles ===
Olmert served as the [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour]] from 2003 to 2006 under [[Prime Minister of Israel|Prime Minister]] [[Ariel Sharon]]. He was also appointed as the [[Minister of Finance (Israel)|Minister of Finance]] in 2006.

=== Prime Minister of Israel ===
Olmert became the acting [[Prime Minister of Israel]] in January 2006 after [[Ariel Sharon]] suffered a stroke. He officially assumed the role in April 2006. His tenure was marked by the [[2006 Lebanon War]] and various domestic challenges. He resigned in 2009 amid corruption allegations.

== Legal Issues ==
In 2014, Olmert was convicted of bribery and sentenced to prison. He was released in 2017 after serving a reduced sentence.

== Personal Life ==
Olmert is married to Aliza Olmert, and they have four children. He is known for his love of sports and literature.

== Legacy ==
Olmert's legacy is mixed, with significant achievements in urban development and economic policy overshadowed by his legal troubles.

== See Also ==
* [[Prime Minister of Israel]]
* [[Kadima]]
* [[Likud]]
* [[2006 Lebanon War]]
* [[Ariel Sharon]]

{{Prime Ministers of Israel}}
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[[Category:1945 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Prime Ministers of Israel]]
[[Category:Mayors of Jerusalem]]
[[Category:Kadima politicians]]
[[Category:Likud politicians]]
[[Category:Hebrew University of Jerusalem alumni]]
[[Category:Israeli lawyers]]
[[Category:People convicted of bribery]]
[[Category:People from Binyamina-Giv'at Ada]]