Leon Panetta, former CIA Director and US Defense Secretary, criticized Israeli Defense Forces' operational standards in a series of public statements, highlighting a pattern of behavior where, in his experience, 'the Israelis usually fire and then ask questions.' This critique was echoed across various platforms, including an interview with Jim Sciutto on CNN, where Panetta also noted that it is 'not surprising' that Israel admitted to 'serious violations' in their operations.
Leon Panetta, former head of the CIA: “The Israelis shoot first and think later.” https://t.co/2YMIgQu4Pb
“At least in my experience, the Israelis usually fire and then ask questions.” During an interview with Jim Sciutto on CNN, Leon Panetta, former US defense secretary and CIA chief said it is “not surprising” that Israel admitted that there are "serious violations" after an… https://t.co/oO0NAjzDkm
Remarkable statement from former CIA Director: "the Israelis usually fire and then ask questions" https://t.co/GaHDfHS0TX
Quite a statement coming from a former US Defense Secretary and director of the CIA (Leon Panetta): "I have to tell you that in the past, at least in my experience, the Israelis usually fire and then ask questions." https://t.co/TrzMGYhOQl
Quite a criticism of IDF standards from former CIA Director Leon Panetta: “You have to be able to verify, to take time…and I have to tell you that in the past, at least in my experience, the Israelis usually fire and then ask questions.” https://t.co/xwMcaNYTlD