Barak Warns Gaza Occupation is a ‘Deadly Trap,’ Says Netanyahu Leading Israel Toward Disaster

Tel Aviv / PNN /

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has described the planned occupation of Gaza City as a “deadly trap,” warning that it could politically benefit Hamas and result in the deaths of Israeli hostages.

Barak said the move, approved by the Israeli government on August 8, would not secure the release of hostages, who he said would likely be killed during the operation. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming he is driving Israel into…