Olmert: ElBaradei 'no fan of Israel'

Israel intensifies its criticism of IAEA, prime minister says its chief does not harbor positive feelings towards Israel. 'His lethargic and irresponsible conduct should have led to his dismissal,' says cabinet minister.
Following Iran's announcement that one of their uranium enrichment facilities now boasts 3,000 working centrifuges, Israel has stepped up its rhetoric against the International Atomic Energy Agency and its chief.

In closed talks this week Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that while he would not label IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei an enemy of Israel, he is "certainly not a fan either."

Olmert went on to say that it is abundantly clear to all that ElBaradei is not going out of his way to address Israel's concerns. More..