In a recent interview, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert expressed regret over suggesting an embargo of weapons on the state of Israel during a time of heightened conflict. Olmert acknowledged the challenges faced by Israel, with ongoing threats from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
“It was a mistake to suggest an embargo of weapons on the state of Israel at a time when 200 ballistic missiles are shot at us, hundreds of rockets are shot at us from Lebanon by Hezbollah and Hamas continues its war and we need to somehow fight it through,” Olmert stated.
Olmert also took the opportunity to criticize current Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, expressing his disapproval of Netanyahu’s rhetoric. The former Prime Minister made it clear that he does not support Netanyahu’s approach to governance, saying, “It is well known: I am not his supporter, to put it mildly.”
The comments made by Ehud Olmert shed light on the complexities of managing security threats in the region and the diverse opinions within Israeli political circles. As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, it is evident that differing perspectives on how to address these challenges will play a significant role in shaping the future of the region.
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