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| name = Ehud Olmert | | name = Ehud Olmert | ||
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| 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]] | ||
| | | nationality = [[Israeli]] | ||
| | | occupation = [[Politician]] | ||
| | | known_for = Former [[Prime Minister of Israel]] | ||
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'''Ehud Olmert''' (born 30 September 1945) is an [[ | '''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 | 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 | 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. | ||
=== Prime Minister of Israel === | === Prime Minister of Israel === | ||
Olmert became the acting [[Prime Minister of Israel]] in | 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 | 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 | Olmert is married to Aliza Olmert, an artist and writer. They have five children. He is known for his passion for [[sports]], particularly [[basketball]]. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Prime | * [[List of Prime Ministers of Israel]] | ||
* [[Kadima]] | * [[Kadima]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Israeli-Palestinian peace process]] | ||
* [ | |||
== 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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[[Category:Hebrew University of Jerusalem alumni]] | [[Category:Hebrew University of Jerusalem alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Israeli | [[Category:Israeli politicians convicted of crimes]] | ||
== Ehud Olmert == | |||
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File:Ehud_Olmert_official_portrait_2006.png|Ehud Olmert official portrait 2006 | |||
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File:Ehud_Olmert_and_George_Bush_2.jpg|Ehud Olmert and George Bush | |||
File:Rice_Olmert_Abbas_2007.jpg|Rice Olmert Abbas 2007 | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 27 February 2025
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
Prime Minister of Israel[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Olmert is married to Aliza Olmert, an artist and writer. They have five children. He is known for his passion for sports, particularly basketball.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- John,
The Prime Ministers of Israel, History Press, 2010,
Ehud Olmert(link). {{{website}}}. Knesset.
External Links[edit]
Ehud Olmert[edit]
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Ehud Olmert official portrait 2006
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Rice Olmert Abbas 2007
