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Last update - 20:50 24/01/2008 Olmert: I didn't tell Vice Premier Ramon to praise my decisions By Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Haim Ramon, Ehud Olmert  Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday that he was surprised by comments from his Vice Premier Haim Ramon complementing him on his handling of the Israel Defense Forces strike of a reported nuclear facility in Syria last year. Olmert made these comments days before the publication of the Winograd report, which is expected to include harsh criticism against him and his government for their conduct during the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006. "I was surprised by the remarks made by the vice premier yesterday. They were not made at my request," the prime minister said Thursday. Advertisement Ramon on Wednesday spoke to Channel 10, saying that the decision to strike a reported nuclear facility in Syria last year was "exceptional in its order and thoughtfulness." Olmert himself, in a speech at the annual Herzliya Conference Wednesday, referred to military operations that he oversaw since the war with Hezbollah in the summer of 2006. "One thing is clear?to many citizens of this state and many leaders around the world," he said, "our enemies from the north are in no hurry to fight against us." The prime minister also commented on the conclusions drawn after the war in Lebanon, saying "I will not evade a serious, in-depth and responsible discussion of what happened, what failed and especially what was gained. I will respond with restraint and moderation." "I believe that responsible leadership knows how to accept constructive criticism, put it in its proper place within the larger scale, to internalize parts of it and move on," Olmert added, revealing some of his plans for the day after the publication of the potentially damning war probe report, scheduled to be released next Wednesday. Related articles: Report: IDF raid seized nuclear material before Syria air strike Lebanon war probe accuses Olmert of 'severe failure,' blasts Halutz, Peretz PM seeks MK media blitz to counter war probe Bookmark to del.icio.us   Dear Mr. Olmert An American yeshiva student asks Olmert to heed secular Israelis on J'lem's fate. Work stoppage Olmert totally freezes new building in all West Bank settlements.   1.   Obviously, a staged interaction to boost Olmert`s public... 21:29  |  bat yam 24/01/08   2.   "His" decisions or "team" decisions 23:15  |  Bruno 24/01/08   3.   I told him 04:33  |  Sal 25/01/08

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