Israel Warns Soldiers Of Threatened Prosecution For Gaza 'War Crimes'

Israel Warns Soldiers Of Threatened Prosecution For Gaza 'War Crimes'
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At least four human rights groups are believed to be compiling suits alleging that Israelis perpetrated war crimes in planning or carrying out the three-week operation Cast Lead.

Daniel Friedman, Israel's justice minister, was appointed to head a special task force to defend individuals detained abroad and the military censor declared that names of officers from lieutenant to colonel must not be published.

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