Ehud Olmert backs Eisenkot, says Netanyahu is 'on wrong side of history'
Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party, arguing that Eisenkot is better suited to lead the country than his political rivals.
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has spoken out against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that Netanyahu is on the "wrong side of history" ahead of Israel's 2026 elections. Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party, stating that Eisenkot is the more mature, ready, and popular choice for leadership. Olmert warned that Netanyahu's political support is expected to drop significantly in the polls, by as much as 40%.
The opposition leader criticized Netanyahu's recent social media post, which featured an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv, warning that the image demonstrated Netanyahu's desperation. Olmert also accused Netanyahu of making false claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities, stating that Iran does not possess atomic bombs.
Despite his criticism of Netanyahu, Olmert praised Israel's military achievements and called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He urged Israeli voters to support political change and warned that leadership in the West Bank could face legal consequences if they fail to address settler violence.
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