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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan react on the Blue Room Balcony after signing the Abraham Accords during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Arab, Israeli leaders say Abraham Accords show region must keep pushing for peace

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020 file photo, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert takes questions from reporters after a news conference in New York. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to sue his predecessor, Olmert, for defamation. Netanyahu is reportedly seeking over $300,000 in damages if Olmert does not apologize for saying the Israeli leader’s family suffers from mental illness. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Israeli PM threatens defamation suit against predecessor

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, listens while former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Palestinian chief and ex-Israeli PM show 2 sides can talk

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces shows what was believed to be a nuclear reactor site that was destroyed by Israel, in the Deir el-Zour region, 450 kilometers (about 300 miles) northwest of Damascus, Syria. The Israeli military confirmed Wednesday that it carried out the 2007 airstrike in Syria that destroyed what was believed to be a nuclear reactor, lifting the veil of secrecy over one of its most daring and mysterious operations in recent memory. (IDF via AP)

Israeli military confirms it hit Syrian nuclear site in 2007

By ARON HELLER - Associated Press

In this Dec. 29, 2015, file photo, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert leaves the courtroom of the Supreme Court after the court ruled on his appeal in the Holyland corruption case in Jerusalem. The parole board of Israel's Prison Service on Thursday granted former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert early release from his 27-month corruption sentence. Barring any unforeseen developments, Olmert will walk free on Sunday, July 2, 2017. (Debbie Hill/Pool File Photo via AP)

Ehud Olmert, Israel’s former prime minister, granted early release from prison

By Aron Heller - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks to the media after hearing the verdict in his trial, in Jerusalem's District Court in this July 10, 2012, file photo. Olmert has been sentenced to eight months in prison for unlawfully accepting money from a U.S. supporter. The Monday, May 25, 2015, verdict in Jerusalem District Court caps a dramatic downfall of a man who only years earlier led the country and hoped to bring about a historic peace agreement with the Palestinians. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

Ehud Olmert, former Israeli prime minister, sentenced to 8 months in prison

By Aron Heller - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert smiles as he waits in a court room in Jerusalem's District Court on Monday, March 30, 2015. The court later found Olmert guilty of accepting bribes in a retrial of corruption charges, (AP Photo/Abir Sultan, Pool)

Ehud Olmert, former Israeli prime minister, convicted in corruption case

By Daniel Estrin - Associated Press

Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, center, leaves the Tel Aviv District Court in Israel, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Olmert was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison for his role in wide-ranging bribery case, capping a stunning fall from grace for one of the most powerful men in the country. (AP Photo/Jack Guez, Pool)

Israeli court sentences former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to 6 years

By Aron Heller - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hugs a friend before a hearing at Tel Aviv's District Court. Monday, March 31, 2014. The court handed down the verdict in the wide-ranging Jerusalem real estate scandal case related to Olmert&#8217;s activities before becoming prime minister in 2006. A total of 13 government officials, developers and other businesspeople were charged in three separate schemes. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty, Pool)

Israeli court convicts ex-PM Ehud Olmert on bribery

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Exiled leader Khaled Mashaal (center), in his first visit to Gaza, joins Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh (right) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the militant group. Once the target of an Israeli assassination attempt, Mr. Mashaal now is confident enough to enter Gaza and walk around in public. (Associated Press)

Israel grows jittery of new Palestinian uprising

By Josef Federman - Associated Press

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal waves to Palestinian Hamas supporters during a rally to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the militant group, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Israel grows jittery of new Palestinian uprising

By Josef Federman - Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at his office in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Mr. Netanyahu has ordered new parliamentary elections in early 2013, roughly eight months ahead of schedule. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Polls show Netanyahu poised for election victory

By Daniel Estrin - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (Associated Press)

Aides: Israel’s ex-PM Olmert considering comeback

By Aron Heller - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (center) leaves Jerusalem's District Court on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, after being sentenced in a corruption case. (AP Photo/Abir Sultan, Pool)

Ex-Israeli PM Olmert gets light sentence in corruption scandal

By Daniel Estrin - Associated Press

Briefly: Ex-premier cleared in corruption case

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (center) leaves Jerusalem's District Court on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, following a verdict hearing at which he was cleared of the major charges in a corruption trial that forced him from power. (AP Photo/Gali Tibbon, Pool)

Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Olmert cleared of main charges in corruption case

By Aron Heller - Associated Press

** FILE ** Then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gives a statement to the media at his Jerusalem office in March 2009. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)

Ex-Israeli premier: ‘Still time’ to stop Iran’s nuke program

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Palestinian supporters of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine wave their party's red flags during a Feb. 23, 2012, rally in Gaza City celebrating 43 years since its founding. (Associated Press)

Israeli proposal puts off Palestinian officials

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gives a statement to the media at his Jerusalem office in March 2009. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)

Ex-Israeli leader Olmert accused of seeking bribes

By Amy Teibel - Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was indicted Thursday on corruption charges for allegedly seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. (Associated Press)

Former Israeli leader indicted in bribery case

By Amy Teibel - Associated Press