Popular author accuses Olmert, Peretz of squandering Israel's deterrence
Popular fiction author Meir Shalev spoke at the mass anti-government rally in central Tel Aviv on Thursday evening and said Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz had failed and must go home.
"We do not seek compensation, not even remorse for your sins of lack of judgment, your arrogance. You ran headfirst into battle with the gaiety of fresh recruits, without a plan or an objective. You squandered Israel's power of deterrence, you squandered our chances of bringing back the captives and worst of all – you squandered the lives of soldiers and civilians," said Shalev. (Amnon Meranda)
