Israeli PM Vows to Protect Soldiers Accused of War Crimes in Gaza Strip

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has vowed to protect any soldier accused of war crimes in the Gaza Strip from prosecution overseas.

Olmert’s decision comes after the United Nations declared they wanted an independent investigation into whether war crimes had been committed in the conflict. Among the accusations that have been made against the Israeli military Israeli is the use of white phosphorous shells as well as indiscriminate firing from soldiers.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting Olmert said, “The commanders and soldiers that were sent on the task in Gaza should know that they are safe from any tribunal and that the State of Israel will assist them in this issue and protect them as they protected us with their bodies during the military operation in Gaza.”

At least 1,300 Palestinians were killed in the three-week offensive in Gaza while another 50,000 were left homeless.

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