"Commanders and soldiers sent to Gaza is safe from any tribunal and the government will help and protect them," said Olmert.Olmert also confirmed that he was appointed Minister of Law, Daniel Friedman to chair a committee of ministers involved.
The Committee was formed to organize the efforts of Israel to offer legal protection to all persons involved in operations in Gaza.
Israeli forces previously banned the media reveal the identity of the head of the military units involved in operations in Gaza for fear they may face war crimes charges.
Last week, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon called on those responsible for bombing building in the Palestinian territories of the body brought to justice.
He also accused Israel of using excessive force in a three-week operation aimed at stopping rocket attacks from Hamas.
Israeli human rights group also urged the government to investigate the number of deaths reflects the Palestinian people and women and children who died were large.
Israel launched an attack on December 27 and before completing the operation on 17 January. - AFP
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