Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has expressed concerns about the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership style, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over national interests. Olmert stated in an interview that he believes Netanyahu is running the governing coalition and the war in Gaza based on personal needs to remain in power.
According to Olmert, the decision to launch an assault on Rafah was influenced by pressure from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who threatened to withdraw support from the coalition if the ground offensive did not proceed. Netanyahu subsequently announced a set date for the assault on Rafah.
