Ehud Barak
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Syria to top agenda of Kouchner visit...have stalled. Barak has said there have been encouraging signs from Damascus, despite Syria's collaboration with Iran and terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hizbullah that want to destroy Israel. Lieberman warned the... In this article: Syria, Bernard Kouchner, Bashar Assad, Israel, Damascus, Hamas, Binyamin Netanyahu, Ehud Barak, and Ehud Olmert |
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DEBKAfile, Political Analysis, Espionage, Terrorism, Security | November 06, 2009
Israel Navy commander: Hizballah arms ship carried hundreds of tons of hardware
...Karin-A which Israeli forces intercepted in 2002. Prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu said the Francop consignment was destined for attacks on Israeli cities, while defense minister Ehud Barak named Hizballah as the consignment's end-user.
In this article: Hizballah, Israeli navy, Tehran, Egyptian Navy, USS Anzio, and Katyusha rockets
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L.A. Times - Babylon & Beyond | November 11, 2009
MIDDLE EAST: Israel, Hezbollah in warning war
...saying that all of Israel is within range and informed Ashkenazi (along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and President Obama) that they could send in the entire Israeli army next time, and it would...
In this article: Hezbollah, Israel, United Nations, Lebanon, Iran, Gabi Ashkenazi, Hassan Nasrallah, Syria, and Polyethylene
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DEBKAfile, Political Analysis, Espionage, Terrorism, Security | 4 hours ago
Clinton welcomes Netanyahu's token 10-month settlement construction freeze
...a military option against a nuclear-armed Iran. Hizballah and Hamas: Like their predecessors, Netanyahu and defense minister Ehud Barak are fond of harping on the fact that both the Lebanese and the Palestinian terrorists groups are...
In this article: Hillary Clinton, Hizballah, United States, Iran, Middle East, Israel, and Hamas
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JPost.com Front Page Top Stories | October 28, 2009
Assad: Syria wants to resume peace talks
...efforts and said a "third side" would be necessary for the talks to restart. Defense Minister Ehud Barak responded to Assad's comments with cautious optimism. "Nonetheless, what is required is responsible leadership from Syria and also...
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JPost.com Front Page Top Stories | November 04, 2009
PM: Ship proves Iran supports terror
...received it today in a very clear and unequivocal way." Defense Minister Ehud Barak visited Ashdod Port, and warned that Iran would continue trying to smuggle weaponry to Hizbullah. Barak went on to commend Ashkenazi and Navy Commander...
In this article: Iran, Hizbullah, Syria, Shimon Peres, Binyamin Netanyahu, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Middle East, and Israel
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NPR | November 04, 2009
Israel Commandos Seize Ship Loaded With Weapons
...on Israel's claim. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak called the interception "another success against the relentless attempts to smuggle weapons to bolster terrorist elements threatening Israel's security." Netanyahu said the arms...
In this article: Hezbollah, Israel, Iran, Al-Manar TV, Syria, Egypt, Tehran, and Allegation
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Ehud Barak (link=yes, born Ehud Brog on 12 February 1942) is an Israeli politician, former Prime Minister, and current Minister of Defense, deputy prime minister and leader of Israel's Labor Party.
Barak served as the 10th Prime Minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. After losing the 2001 election, Barak embarked on a business career. On 12 June 2007 he completed a political comeback by winning the Labor Party leadership election. He was appointed as Minister of Defense, replacing outgoing party leader Amir Peretz.
Prior to his political career he served as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces. Following a highly decorated career he was appointed the 14th Ramatkal (Head of General Staff) of the IDF.
- Birth Date:
- February 12, 1942
- Birthplace:
- Mishmar HaSharon, British Mandate of Palestine
- Religion:
- Judaism
- Political party:
- Labor Party
- Title:
- Prime Minister of Israel
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