Ehud Olmert: Netanyahu Prolonged Gaza War for Personal Gain

Gaza War and Hostage Release

• 🎯 The current situation involves the first phase of a comprehensive end-of-war agreement in Gaza, with Israeli forces withdrawing and hostages expected within 72 hours.
• 🕊️ This is an agreement to end the war, not a peace agreement, and is seen as significant for bringing hostages back.
• 🤝 While some cabinet factions are against the agreement, polls indicate 82% of Israelis support it, with a deep sigh of relief and joy anticipated for the hostages' return.

Netanyahu's Leadership and Public Trust

• 📉 Ehud Olmert believes no one will forgive Netanyahu for not accepting a deal more than a year ago, proposed by President Biden, which could have saved many lives.
• 💔 The war could have ended much earlier with fewer victims on both sides, including Israeli soldiers, hostages, and thousands of Palestinian civilians.
• 📉 Polls consistently show Netanyahu has lost the trust of the majority of Israelis due to failures since October 7th, 2023, and prolonging the war for personal interests over national security.

International Standing and Diplomacy

• 🌍 Israel has lost the support of many traditional international friends, including the British, French, and German governments, due to the conduct of the war.
• 🗣️ Protests are against the Israeli government's actions and rhetoric, particularly from figures like Ben Gvir, whose