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Ehud Olmert, Israel’s prime minister from 2006 to 2009, publicly accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. He described the ongoing conflict as a “war without purpose” causing massive civilian casualties and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as a “criminal gang.” Olmert stated that Israel’s military actions have turned Gaza into a humanitarian disaster zone.
Olmert’s statements expose deep divisions within Israeli politics over the Gaza conflict and raise serious questions about the legality and morality of Israeli military tactics. His admission marks a sharp break from previous official claims denying indiscriminate targeting of civilians. The controversy also impacts Israel’s international image amid global scrutiny of the war.
Olmert said “thousands of innocent Palestinians and many Israeli soldiers” have died. He described Israel’s current war as lacking clear goals or chances of success.
Once denying war crimes, Olmert now says Israel’s actions amount to “indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians.”
Gaza has become a “humanitarian disaster area” as a direct result of government policy.
The war’s immediate outcome is devastating for Palestinians and destructive for Israel’s legitimacy.
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