Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes

Ehud Olmert wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline: " Enough Is Enough . Israel Is Committing War Crimes" Geoff Bennett spoke with former Israeli Prime Minister to discuss more about Israel 's ongoing offensive in Gaza .

He says he supports the Israeli counteroffensive after the 7th of October , which was inevitable and unavoidable.

Bennett says the U.S. bears any responsibility in some way.

Ehud Olmert says Israel 's actions in Gaza do not meet the legal definition of genocide.

Ehud says he's charging the Israeli government with responsibility for this, but there is not any policy by anyone in Israel .

How do you respond to critics who say your legal record undermines your credibility to speak out against the current government?.

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