Fareed Zakaria GPS Former Israeli PM on Why He Says Israel is Committing War Crimes in Gaza
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Jun 2, 2025 Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses his controversial claims of war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. The conversation shifts to the humanitarian crisis in the region, with insight from former CNN correspondent Arwa Damon, who argues that media access could change the narrative. Analysts Edward Luce and Kori Schake weigh in on President Trump's tariff policies and the geopolitical turmoil in Ukraine, while highlighting the moral complexities and international reactions surrounding these dangerous conflicts.
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Olmert Calls Israeli Actions War Crimes
- Ehud Olmert asserts Israel's current government is committing war crimes through its military actions and blockade on Gaza.
- He believes further military escalation will only cause more Palestinian civilian deaths without achieving strategic goals.
Internal Opposition to Netanyahu Government
- Large numbers of Israelis oppose Netanyahu's government and protest daily against its policies and actions.
- Olmert argues this government harms Israel's democracy more than any external enemy.
Tariff War Backlash and Limits
- The Trump administration's tariffs are economically harmful and strategically misguided, attacking consumers and alienating allies.
- Courts have pushed back, preventing overreach in tariff impositions under emergency powers.