Ex-defence minister clarifies 'ethnic cleansing' comment

Former Defence Minister Moshe Ya’alon clarified that his recent comments on Israel pursuing "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza were aimed at politicians, not the Israeli army.

Speaking to Channel 12, Ya’alon stood by his statement, criticising politicians who boast of such actions, and expressed hope that his remarks would prevent the government from committing war crimes, shifting responsibility to Israeli commanders.