Olmert ratings plummet after Lebanon war
Israelis would vote Ehud Olmert out of office if elections were held now, polls indicated today, as the defiant prime minister defended his performance in the Lebanon war and lashed out at his critics.
In newspaper and TV interviews marking the Jewish New Year, Olmert said he had no doubt Israel won this summer’s war against Hezbollah – even though the army was unable to stop rocket attacks on Israel during 34 days of fighting and failed to win the release of two soldiers captured by the Lebanese guerrillas.
