Ehud Olmert is an Israeli politician who served as the Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009. He was a member of the Kadima party and previously held various positions, including the Mayor of Jerusalem and the Deputy Prime Minister. Olmert's leadership was marked by significant events, including the 2006 Lebanon War and ongoing peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. In 2014, Olmert was convicted of corruption charges related to real estate deals and was sentenced to prison. His legal troubles overshadowed his political career, leading to a decline in his public image. Despite this, he remains a notable figure in Israeli politics.