Ehud Barak: Netanyahu Lacks Trust of People and Army

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated in an interview that current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lacks the trust of the Israeli people and the army following a devastating attack by Hamas. Barak believes that Israel must launch a ground offensive in Gaza to definitively defeat Hamas, which could take weeks or even months. He suggests gradually handing over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority after the offensive. Barak appreciates the US's support but believes they should not give recommendations on strategy. He acknowledges that collateral damage is inevitable but claims Israel has warned inhabitants to move out of targeted areas.