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Olmert, Peretz, Halutz failed in their roles, war report says
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 30.04.07, 17:40
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1. Good...
Ar   (04.30.07)
This report needed to come out and needed to say that they did severely fail not only their office and duties, the State of Israel and its People, but the general principles of moral righteousness that should be embodied in these offices. Israelis put their trust into these men and women to protect and serve for our best interests. I understand that the job can be tough. Alot of us (me included) play armchair general alot but I know the stress and complexity of decisions. If they couldn't hack it, they should have stepped down. People's lives were lost, soldiers are still kidnapped by terrorists. These men should resign should they have any shred of dignity left.
2. ?
Wissam ,   Beirut / Lebanon   (04.30.07)
Which organization achieved its goals during the 2006 summer war? A) The Lebanese Resistance B) "Israel" Please circle the correct answer.
3. If Necessary He Must Go Even Kicking & Screaming
Adina Kutnicki ,   US   (04.30.07)
Listen fellow zionists, or not. IF Olmert knew his sons/daughter were in harms way during the war he would have acted differently. His sons are safe from any war fighting and Olmert doesn't give a crap about the average citizen. THAT is the main reason he must be thrown out of office.
4. Olmert & Peretz
Guy ,   Israel   (04.30.07)
Be men, stand before The People and say the following. I apologize, I resign, thank you, goodbye. One more word than these will be superfluous and will hurt you even more. I personally do not blame you. The blame falls on the body politic, myself included.
5. A silly Committe for a Silly public of a Silly country
Jebei ,   Karakom Mongolia   (04.30.07)
The so called 2nd Lebaanon war was not a war but a reprisal gone astray. The military and the prime minister acted correctly by shooting form the hip. There was no need and no room for any lawyers type consulations. Alas they missed. This happened before many times over. When one misses one shoots again, not setup committees. However Israel has turned into a country of lawyers, ruled by lawyers, for lawyers. So instead of a victory they got what the deserve: a Comittee.
6. So Civillian massacre dosen't matter.
Peter Morris ,   New Zealand   (04.30.07)
That fact that more than 1300 Lebanese civilians died, many being children buried in their homes does not seem to register in the report. One gets the impression that where Olmert and his cabal failed is that not enough Lebanese were killed.
7. Bumbling Fool with Rose Colored Glasses
(04.30.07)
8. Olmert = "כשלון חרוץ" - Miserable Failure!
Adamush   (04.30.07)
9. Dont let time heal this one until there is action taken
Lemmings Hotline ,   san diego   (04.30.07)
This blunder could have ruined the country sending millions of jews into exile or worse. If this had been a major war against a more formidable enemy, it would have been much much worse.
10. okey Here is THE TRUTH
(04.30.07)
The Lady Judge looks like My Girl Friend. okey maybe She looks 50 years older But I see her in her
11. I hope The Lady Judge's Health is okey
Atilla Karagözoğlu   (04.30.07)
12. oh, really ?
(04.30.07)
13. whodathunkit !!!
(04.30.07)
14. OLMERT you MUST resign!!!
Y.O ,   England   (04.30.07)
15. Olmert / Peretz - time to resign, in the name
Nora ,   Israel   (04.30.07)
of the soldiers who lost their lives because of your inadequacies.
16. Olmert GO HOME. You are responsible for the death of 116
Eran ,   Holon   (04.30.07)
Israeli soldiers, 43 Israeli civilians and hundreds of innocent Lebanese. You will bear this responsibility to your grave.
17. change goverment
carol ,   eilat   (04.30.07)
israelis need to act now quickly
18. "implement the lessons, fix the failures" ???
DAvid ben Yaakov ,   Toronto, Canada   (04.30.07)
the only thing that requires implementing and fixing is the position of the PM and Defence minister. Do Eretz Yisrael and the Jewish People a favour and both you and Peretz please QUIT!!!!!!
19. ISRAEL WON AND RUINED IRANS' PLANS!
NARO ,   NY   (04.30.07)
ISRAEL WON HUGE VICTORY AGAINST IRAN BY DESTROYING THEIR BIG ROCKETS THAT WERE POISED TO BE UNLEASHED ON ISRAEL. THE VICTORY WAS COMPLETE INSPITE OF POOR TACTICAL PLANNING. THERE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER RESULT FOR THAT WAR! BRAVO IDF! ISRAEL IS FAMOUS FOR BACK STABBING COMMITTEES AND REPORTS. IT IS ALL PART OF THE NASTY POLITICAL CLIMATE. IT IS A CANNABALISTIC POLITICAL ENVIORNMENT WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND TAKEN WITH A GRAIN OF SALT!
20. Winograd Report
Ray ,   USA   (04.30.07)
The absolute clarity of the Winograd report demands the resignation of the Olmert/Peretz government. If these two have an bit of character they should immediately resign.
21. Couldn't be clearer boys, time to go
(04.30.07)
22. The Judges, The leaders, The My Unhappyness
King of Israel   (04.30.07)
The day I leave here with my wish, The day I am happy. I DO CARE ABOUT YOUR WAR. HOW CAN A DRUNK MAN HELP YOU. THIS IS CRAZY. *** ARTS ARTS LIVE IN FREEDOM. THESE ARE MY OWN WORDS. arts live in freedom. Good Night, Israel. I am done for today. love Atilla Karagözoğlu King of Israel
23. few points
observe   (04.30.07)
1.((despite his lack of diplomatic and military experience))… this lack of experience was already there before the war and before his election as PM. 2.((The IDF's response would result in massive fire on the home front))….because the strategy were to use Arab residents in northern villages as human shields. Low number of bomb shields, intentionally or for whatever reason, spoke for that. 3. ((It didn't demand that reserves be called up))….No the reserves were kept indulged in stone-throwing training in occupied territories. 4. Peretz's ((lack of knowledge and experience)) and Halutz's ((did not present to the political echelon – although he knew they lacked the knowledge and experience)) …although both share the same tz-suffix in their names and were supposed to be close in their jobs, they were actually apart as Morocco an Iran. What about Bibi's Israel's National Security Council of 1999. Its work and even its location are considered secret, and are undertaken outside the public's eye. Has it also been outside the sight of the Winograd's?!
24. Olmert = Disgraceful traitor scum failure
Dan ,   Australia   (04.30.07)
25. ISRAEL MUST MIRROR USA, OLMERT, BUSH FACE UNPOPULAR CHOICES
david ,   usa   (04.30.07)
If the USA had a White house "Winograd" report they'd find failures right and left, but the reality is that both governments are faced with unpopular choices right now, and unfortunately a leader must select a rough path that is necessary even if the people must be dragged kicking and screaming
26. To Wissam - You have nothing to gloat about....
Nora ,   Israel   (04.30.07)
Your terrorist friends have the blood of about a thousand of their people on their hands, plus they lost a large number of their own force, plus all the damage to infrastructure, etc,. etc., etc., Your Nasrallah has nothing to be proud of unless he delights in the death of his own (which wouldnt surpirse me!)
27. So Olmerts & Peretz response -We are not resigning-Arrogance
Harry   (04.30.07)
28. The MAIN poin of Report
Alex ,   LA, USA   (04.30.07)
Winograd: "political and military leaders decided that the age of wars has ended". This is about Peres, Olmert, Livni, Beilin, Peretz. Read their statement on Yanet.
29. AL MANAR TV SIMULATION BOWLING PINS W/ISRAELI LEADERS
david ,   usa   (04.30.07)
Clarifies what asses they are for thinking that the Winograd report verifies a Hezbollah Victory, on the contrary, Lebanon overall is worse off now then they were last year at his time.
30. Reaping the Whirlwind
Marcel ,   Florida   (04.30.07)
Since the Oslo Road Map induced coma ,Israel has been on a down hill slide. The insane actions of the IDF and political leaders for a phony peace has led to this crisis. Sending out and training the IDF to evict fellow Jews from their homes has brought grave and serious damage to the nation and not one iota of peace. Israel's vassal servitude of failed U.S. peace agenda has only weakened her and invited a more formidable and bolder enemy to attack.
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