From the Jerusalem Post:

Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday responded to a new report which accused the IDF of committing war crimes during Operation Cast Lead against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

"Any criticism of IDF operations should be directed to me, as the Israeli defense minister," Barak said.

"Criticism directed at the IDF by one group or another is inappropriate, and misdirected," he went on, stressing, "The IDF is one of the most ethical armies in the world, and acts according to the highest moral code."

The defense minister also noted that the IDF operation had "restored calm to southern communities."

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