IDF CoS, Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz. Photo: Dave Bender.

Ynet – Almost the only moment during the interview with Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz at which his easy-going and measured tone of voice climbed an octave or two was when it came to criticism of the way in which the IDF operated and was managed during Operation Protective Edge.

“Since the operation, we’ve already had visits from a great many officers from armies around the world,” rose the chief of staff’s voice, “and they say to us: What you did in this combat operation, your professional performance, is unprecedented.”

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