Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert informed Fox News on Saturday that with an attack versus the nation anticipated from Iran, Israel needto respond in a “smart” and “responsible way, which we sanctuary’t done recently.” Olmert made the remarks ahead of news that Iran had introduced drones headed towards Israel, however after it was recognized an attack was anticipated imminently.
“What is the benefit of killing another 200, 300 Palestinian terrorists, numerous casualties possible among civilians, lotsof Israeli soldiers will be eliminated, and we will lose the captives completely?” Olmert asked. “So the veryfirst concern of Israel now is to bring back the captives. And if we requirement to stop the war, we needto stop the war.”
He continued, sharing ideas on Gaza and explaining it as “a long story.”
“We will have, some time in the future, a method to insomeway settle the account with the Gazans — if we will have to at this point now, there is not any benefit in continuing this military project in gettinginto Rafah, in killing so numerous more terrorists, in triggering the death of so numerous non-involved civilians, of losing so numerous Israeli soldiers,” Olmert stated. “And veryfirst and primary of losing the captives, which I believe is the veryfirst and most basic ethical responsibility of the State of Israel to conserve.”
When asked about remarks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace that any prospective counter-attack from Israel might consistof a scenario “where we lookfor out centers, nuclear and otherwise,” Olmert, who hasactually been important of Netanyahu, was determined in his reaction.
“Obviously there will be an Iranian attack, and then depending on how, and what, and where, and then there will be an Israeli response. Then, of course, it can start at a particular exchange, which can get out of control,” he stated.
“Therefore, I hope, I hope, that all of the sides will be accountable and will be restrained,” Olmert included. “I understand it’s not easy for the Iranians, however they haveactually manifested in the past that they understand how to keep a specific restraint. And they hope that after their attack, we will believe before we act.”
Observers have likewise keptinmind that, following the war, Netanyahu is at danger both politically and lawfully.
In November, Olmert informed Politico that the Oct. 7 attacks had damaged Netanya