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Olmert Endorses Eisenkot, Slams Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Elections
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party, declaring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "on the wrong side of history" before the 2026 elections. Olmert criticized Netanyahu's leadership, social media tactics, and claims about Iran's nuclear program, while advocating for a two-state solution and warning of legal consequences for inaction on settler violence. He urged voters to seek political change for the benefit of Israel and the region.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former PM Ehud Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party for the 2026 elections.
- Olmert stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "on the wrong side of history."
- Olmert predicted Netanyahu would lose between 33% and 40% of his political power.
- Olmert criticized Netanyahu's AI-generated nuclear explosion image as a sign of desperation.
- Olmert called for a two-state solution and warned of legal consequences for settler violence.
- Olmert urged Israeli voters to support political change for the country's future.
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