Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan sharply criticized the country's leadership, accusing it of lacking morality and turning the country into a “pariah state”, according to Al Jazeera.

 “Israel is on the way to becoming a pariah state, like South Africa was, if we don’t return to acting like a sane country,” Golan, who previously served as the military’s deputy chief of staff, said in comments carried by The Times of Israel.

“And a sane country does not fight against civilians, does not kill children as a hobby and does not give itself the aim of expelling populations,” he said.

“This government is full of vengeful types with no morals and no ability to run a country in a time of crisis. This endangers our existence.”

Golan’s remarks have been slammed by several Israeli legislators, including right-wing Avigdor Liberman, who accused him of making “false statements” that endanger Israeli soldiers.

Netanyahu also accused Golan of “wild incitement against our heroic soldiers”.

Source: Al Jazeera