An Israeli inquiry commission report to be presented on Monday says Ehud Olmert acted in a "hasty" manner during last summer's war in Lebanon.
The Winograd Commission's interim report which was broadcast by Israel's Channel 10 Friday night said Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's decision-making was "faulty", Defense Minister Amir Peretz lacked military knowledge and then Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz forced his decisions on the government.
Despite the harsh nature of the long-awaited report, the Winograd Commission nevertheless reportedly refrains from calling on Olmert and Peretz to resign. Halutz resigned from his post in January.
In regard to Olmert's "hasty" and "faulty" decision-making process, the report also concludes that the prime minister was led by the army. Olmert, says the report, did not ask the Israeli Occupying Force (IOF) for alternatives and did not ask the questions expected of him.
In addition, Olmert was unable to plan an end for the conflict.Halutz was especially singled out by the Commission, which reportedly states that he did not treat Hezbollah's Katyusha (rocket) threat seriously. He not only forced his views on the government, but also silenced opposing views from within the general staff.
According to Channel 10, Peretz's lack of military and security experience were highlighted in the report. With that, the defense minister did not attempt to force his lack of military knowledge on the decision-making process.
Source: Press TV.
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