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Olmert criticised over 'hasty' war

Ehud Olmert - Criticised in inquiry
Ehud Olmert - Criticised in inquiry

An Israeli inquiry has criticised Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for taking his country to war in Lebanon last year hastily and without a comprehensive plan.

The government inquiry panel found him and other leaders guilty of 'very serious failings' in handling the war.

About 1,200 Lebanese and 160 Israelis were killed after Israel launched operations against Hezbollah militants who had captured two Israeli soldiers.