Ex-Israeli PM Olmert admits Gaza war crimes but denies genocide claims

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert criticised Netanyahu’s government for rejecting a two-state solution and prolonging the Gaza war, which he called militarily aimless.
While condemning ministers’ calls to restrict aid to Gaza as "unforgivable negligence", he denied claims of a deliberate Israeli starvation policy, despite acknowledging widespread suffering.
Olmert admitted to "war crimes" occurring but rejected accusations of genocide, arguing failures stemmed from incompetence, not state policy. He urged Palestinian Authority reforms to enable future talks, while backing domestic efforts to oust Netanyahu.
Facing pushback on Israel’s aid restrictions, Olmert conceded systemic failures but dismissed UN and NGO allegations of intentional collective punishment.
Olmert concluded by insisting context mattered, even as civilian casualties mount.

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Post from Al Jazeera on August 12, 2025

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