 On 4 May 2006, Olmert had already presented the plan before the Knesset after being approved by the Israeli Government.A "convergence committee" had been installed to prepare a detailed draft plan.The plan drew staunch opposition worldwide and when the Prisoners' Document was published and discussed, Olmert said that he would be "willing to devote 6 to 9 months to find a Palestinian partner" before turning to his unilateral plan.