SAEDNEWS: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, urging US President Donald Trump to exert pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to halt hostilities and seek a peaceful resolution.
According to Saed News, Ehud Olmert, Israel’s former prime minister, has publicly appealed for the cessation of military operations in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the urgent need to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. In a candid interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher, Olmert sharply criticized the incendiary rhetoric emanating from hardline members of the Netanyahu cabinet, particularly singling out Interior Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich as irresponsible voices that do not represent the broader Israeli public.
Olmert’s comments come amid rising domestic unease, with recent polling indicating that opposition parties stand a credible chance of victory should early elections be called. This shift reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the Gaza crisis.
Directly addressing US President Donald Trump, Olmert implored Washington to take a more assertive stance, stating: “I urge President Trump to tell Netanyahu directly: Enough is enough.” His appeal underscores hopes that American diplomatic influence could pivot Israeli policy towards de-escalation and dialogue.
As the conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on Gaza’s civilian population and heighten regional tensions, Olmert’s intervention signals a fracture within Israeli political circles and a growing chorus for peace amid the prevailing violence.
