Posted on 09/13/2006 5:03:58 PM PDT by blam
Israeli general quits over conduct of Lebanon war
Rory McCarthy in Jerusalem
Wednesday September 13, 2006
The Guardian (UK)
Major General Udi Adam with Israeli soldiers on the border with southern Lebanon during the war. Photograph: EPA
A senior Israeli army officer resigned today, the first high-ranking figure to quit in the fallout after the war in Lebanon. Major General Udi Adam was head of Israel's Northern Command, a key role in the war with Hizbullah, but faced criticism in the press for being overly cautious and hesitant. During the 34-day conflict he was effectively sidelined when another general was appointed above him.
Many Israelis are frustrated that the military failed to secure a comprehensive victory over the Hizbullah militia or retrieve the two soldiers whose capture in July triggered the conflict.
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Good. It's a start. I don't know who was culpable, other than Olmert, but they sure didn't fight the way you would expect Israelis to fight.
Been since 73 that Israel fought an all out war
Complacency sets in with the military and voting public
Agreed -- especially in this case of Olmert versus Adam.
Yes, I think Olmert is chiefly to blame.
Sports illustrated?;-)
Sorry,wrong topic.
He even looks a little like the British general "Monty" Montgomery who was known for his, ...uh ... , caution.
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