World news about “Ehud Olmert” published by euronews.
Former Israeli PM faces further corruption chargesFormer Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who is already on trial over corruption allegations is now facing further charges. It is alleged that he accepted… 05/01/2012
Olmert ‘corruption’ trial resumes in JerusalemFormer Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert said he was pleased “the facts will be clarified” as his corruption trial resumed in Jerusalem. Olmert told… 25/02/2010
Ex Israelie Prime Minister On TrialThe trial of the former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on corruption charges has begun in Jerusalem. Mr Olmert stands accused of fraud, breach of… 25/09/2009
Former Israeli PM charged with corruptionThe former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been formally charged with corruption. He is accused of taking cash from an American businessman called… 30/08/2009
Israel’s Olmert chairs his last cabinetWith Israel expected to swear in a new government on Tuesday the cabinet of out-going Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has met for the last time. While Tzipi… 29/03/2009
Olmert makes last-ditch effort to have soldier freedThe family of captive Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, may finally have their way. For a week, they have camped out in front of the residence of Prime… 15/03/2009
Olmert calls for quick formation of governmentIsrael’s outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called on right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government as quickly as possible. As the… 22/02/2009
Israel: Lasting ceasefire conditionalIsrael is ruling out a truce in Gaza unless Hamas agrees to release a captured Israeli soldier. Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert pledged to block a… 16/02/2009
Israelis give their verdict at the pollsIsraelis are out in force voting in a snap election called by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who will stand down due to corruption charges. Some 5.3 million… 10/02/2009
Mitchell meets Olmert on Mid-East peace tourAmerica’s diplomatic efforts towards Middle East peace have seen President Obama’s new peace envoy meet the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Senator… 28/01/2009
Palestinian officials dismiss legal immunity for Israeli militaryPalestinian officials have said a pledge by Ehud Olmert to protect Israeli soldiers from prosecution over alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip will not… 26/01/2009
EU leaders work for sustainable ceasefire in GazaEU leaders have vowed to do everything in their power to contribute to a lasting and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. European leaders have been in the… 19/01/2009
Ceasefire in Gaza “imminent”Sources in Israel say a ceasefire in Gaza is imminent. It is reported that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called the Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak to confirm… 17/01/2009
Israel likely to declare unilateral Gaza ceasefireThe war in Gaza is expected to end within hours. Israeli leaders are planning to end their bombardment without any agreement with Hamas, after more than three… 17/01/2009
Glimmers of hope over a ceasefire in GazaThere is growing speculation that Egypt and Hamas are close to agreeing a deal for a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group which… 15/01/2009
What next for Israel after Gaza?Hamas rockets landed in southern Israel again today, despite 17 days of fighting in Gaza designed to smash the militants’ ability to launch missiles. The… 12/01/2009
Death and destruction in GazaIn Gaza every new day brings fresh bombardments. Now Israeli reservists are fighting on the ground in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says his… 12/01/2009
Israel says Gaza ceasefire may come soonIsrael went in to Gaza to stop Hamas firing rockets across the border. But they still keep coming, if in fewer numbers. Sderot lies to the northeast of Gaza… 11/01/2009
Israeli cabinet discusses GazaThe Israeli cabinet has discussed the fighting in Gaza. Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel was close to fulfilling its aims, but called for… 11/01/2009
Fresh efforts to secure Gaza truceInternational peace-brokering has had no immediate impact in ending the Gaza conflict. But, as his Middle East mission continues, French President Nicolas… 06/01/2009
Israeli ground-forces amass at Gaza borderThroughout the day, heavy Israeli armour was moved close to the Gaza border. Whatever the Israeli government said about not planning to re-occupy the Strip… 29/12/2008
Israel: It’s not over yetIsrael has warned its military operation is not over in Gaza. The Defence Minister Ehud Barack said it would continue until militant rocket attacks ceased… 27/12/2008
No let-up expected in Israeli-Palestinian violenceThe attacks on Gaza come in the wake of Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s decision to increase reprisals for cross-border rocket attacks. Already… 27/12/2008
Talking peace moves in Ankara: Israel and TurkeyThe Israeli and Turkish prime ministers have met in Ankara. Ehud Olmert was keen to thank Turkey for its mediation role in negotiations between his country… 23/12/2008
Gaza on alert as ceasefire endsTension is high in Gaza after Hamas declared an end to its six-month truce with Israel. Hamas warned that there would be bloodshed if Israel attacked… 19/12/2008
Bush and Olmert hold final meetingAmerica and Israel’s outgoing leaders have met in Washington for a final encounter marked by their failure to secure a Middle East peace agreement. … 25/11/2008
Protests as Israel reseals Gaza border crossingsAngry demonstrations have been held at Erez, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip from Israel. Aid workers are protesting at being denied entry… 19/11/2008
