Olmert: During my term there was no dispute over construction
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that during his term in office there was no construction freeze in Jerusalem or the settlements. Olmert claimed that while he was prime minister he supported construction "in areas that according to my belief would remain part of the State of Israel, regardless of the outcome of negotiations."
Olmert made a jab at his successor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying: "Although I do not possess the same persuasion skills as the current government, I managed to explain this to the Palestinians and Americans, and there was never a dispute," he said. (Kobi Nahshoni)
