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Ehud Olmert

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The Resume

    (September 30, 1945- )
    Born in Binyamina, Israel
    Member of the Knesset (1973-98,2003-06)
    Mayor of Jerusalem (1993-2003)
    Vice Prime Minister (2003-06)
    Acting Prime Minister (January 4-April 15, 2006)
    Prime Minister of Israel (April 14, 2006-March 31, 2009)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is being investigated on charges that he intervened in the privatization of the Leumi Bank to benefit a business associate.
    The sale and lease-back of his house in Jerusalem on favorable financial terms is being investigated as a possible bribe.
    His wife Aliza, daughter Dana and son Shaul have all publicly opposed his policies.
    An investigation into the 2006 war in Lebanon concluded that Olmert had 'no organized plan for the war,' refused to consult with the military and demonstrated 'misguided and rash judgment.'
    His approval rating dropped to 3% (May 3, 2007).
    He was found guilty of taking bribes and sentenced to six years in prison (May 13, 2014).

Why he might not be annoying:

    Although he had voted against the Camp David Peace Accord, he said, 'I am sorry he [Menachim Begin] is not alive for me to publicly acknowledge his wisdom and my mistake' (2005).
    He said he would allow the creation of a Palestinian state in the West Bank for a 'true peace.'
    He called Iranian President Ahmadinejad's threats to destroy Israel 'absolutely criminal.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 38 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 132 Votes: 53.79% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 93 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 302 Votes: 58.28% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 160 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 190 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 78 Votes: 48.72% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 116 Votes: 60.34% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 86 Votes: 65.12% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 178 Votes: 75.84% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 140 Votes: 72.86% Annoying