Ehud Barak

Obama 'Doesn’t Forget Anything', Says Barak

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Obama won't forget Netanyahu's support for Romney, but doubts he'll make life difficult for him.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

Assad's Fate is Sealed, Says Barak

Defense Minister Ehud Barak in London: The Assad regime is on a slippery slope.

Barak: Israel Almost Attacked Iran 8 Months Ago

Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that Israel almost attacked Iran eight months ago – but that the “moment of truth” was postponed

Dempsey Arrives in Israel, Meets Barak

Gen. Martin Dempsey arrives in Israel to observe Austere Challenge 12, the largest-ever military exercise between the two countries.

Yechimovich Praises Netanyahu, Barak on Gaza Attack Response

Labor Party head Shelly Yechimovich praised PM Binyamin Netanyahu and DM Ehud Barak for their 'measured; response to Gaza rocket attacks

Hamas Opens Round Two: 13 More Missiles on the South

Round Two: 13 More rockets cause widespread damage, prompt Peres to question a $250 million check from Qatar.

Levy Report Author: Barak's Reasoning 'Nonsense'

Alan Baker, one of the authors of the Levy Report, rejects as “nonsense” Barak’s reasoning for not adopting the report.

Report: Barak, Abbas Spoke About Unilateral Withdrawal

Report: Abbas secretly met with Barak, who presented his proposal for a unilateral withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Video: Cabinet Jumpstarts Election with One-Two Punches

Cabinet ministers started throwing election punches minutes after they approved a date for voting. Barak and Saar sparred for prime time.

Barak 'An Extinct Political Species', Says Danon

MK Danny Danon harshly criticizes Defense Minister Ehud Barak over Barak's own attack of members of the Likud.

Likud Minister: Barak Left Us High and Dry on Iran

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon: defense minister put Israel on a tree, and made a last-minute escape. Barak: he has 'primaritis'.

Netanyahu and Barak Meet After Tense Week

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak discuss Barak’s recent meetings in the U.S.

More MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Barak

Two more members of the Knesset are calling on PM Netanyahu to fire DM Barak for the "mistrust" he is causing within the party

Min. Edelstein: Netanyahu, Fire Barak

Likud minister says he warned years ago that Barak is up to no good on his U.S. trips. Barak: look in the mirror to find culprit.

Rift Deepens Between Netanyahu and Barak

Netanyahu plans to meet with Foreign Minister Lieberman about the budget, but not with Barak, reports indicate.

Barak and Netanyahu - Politically Bonded Siamese Twins

Barak Slams Lieberman Over Comments on Abbas

Barak criticizes the remarks of Lieberman against PA Chairman Abbas, after Abbas' hatred speech at the UN.

Lieberman's Office: He Did Not Accept Barak's Plan

Foreign Ministry denies a report that Lieberman has not ruled out a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from much of Judea and Samaria.

Could Israel Abandon Jews to the Arabs' Mercies?"

Report: Lieberman Not Averse to Unilateral Withdrawal

FM Lieberman would consider unilaterally leaving much of Judea and Samaria – if the world would recognize move as legitimate.

PA Leaders Throw Cold Water on Barak’s Expulsion Plan

Arab leaders have rejected Defense Minister Ehud Barak’s proposal to turn over most of Judea and Samaria to the Palestinian Authority.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Yuli Edelstein: Barak has Not Learned from ‘Oslo Tragedy’

Barak’s proposal for a new unilateral withdrawal of Jews shows he has not learned from the “tragedy of Oslo,” said Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Barak: Get Out of Most of Yesha or Accept PA Rule

Barak proposes telling all Jews outside of population centers in Judea and Samaria to leave or remain under a PA government.

Obama Continues to Snub Israeli Leaders, Refuses All NY Meetings

Obama will not meet with either Prime Minister Netanyahu or Defense MInister Barak during their upcoming visits to NY.

Ministers: Time for Barak to Correct His Mistake

Ministers, MKs urge Barak to approve Jews’ return to the Peace House.

Ya'alon Attacks Barak for Siding with U.S.

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon attacks Defense Minister Ehud Barak for siding with the U.S. on Iran.

Barak in Pep Talk with F-15 Pilots: Be Sharp

No mention of Iran, but Defense Minister's toast to F-15 pilots leaves little doubt what he meant.

Barak: Despite 'Red Line' Debacle, US Still Israel's Best Ally

Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that the U.S. was Israel's chief ally, and that Israel could rely on Washington.

Barak Backstabbed Bibi on Bombing?

Something caused Netanyahu to start talking about red lines instead of imminent attack. Did Barak flip-flop?

Steinitz Attacks Barak: He Has Stung Twice Before

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz attacks Defense Minister Ehud Barak in a television interview, warns Netanyahu against him.

Barak Looking at Closing Sinai Border During Hot Alerts

Barak looking at the possibility of a law which would allow security officials to close Israel’s border with the Sinai Peninsula.

Barak: U.S. Ready to Face Iran on Every Level

The United States is ready to "face the challenge on every level" concerning Iran, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Number 2 US Military Chief in ‘Secret’ Talks with Barak

The vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff met Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Barak and Gantz: IDF Capable of Dealing with Any Threat

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speak to naval graduates, say IDF is prepared to deal with any threat.

Danon: Pick Ariel University Over Barak

MK Danny Danon calls on Netanyahu to ensure that Ariel is recognized as a university, contrary to the position of Barak.

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Barak is "blatantly violating the coalition agreement", says MK Alex Miller as Barak recommends delaying recognition of Ariel University.

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel

Barak advises Netanyahu to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on the issue of the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Ex-High Court Judge: Attacking Iran Dangerous to Israel

Former High Court Judge Winograd is the latest public figure to pontificate on Iran. “An attack would “risk Israel’s future,” says.

Egyptian Defense Minister: We are Committed to Peace Treaty

Defense Minister Abdul Fatah al-Sisi speaks to Israeli counterpart Barak on telephone.

Barak: A Nuclear Iran Will be Infinitely More Dangerous

Defense Minister Ehud Barak in the Knesset: There are risks in attacking Iran, but it will be infinitely more risky if it has nukes.

'Netanyahu and Barak Haven't Yet Decided on Iran Strike'

Israel’s former national security adviser tells The New York Times: Netanyahu and Barak may still be dissuaded from attacking Iran.

Leftist Doctors' Organization: Don't Attack Iran

The Physicians for Human Rights organization sends letter to Netanyahu and Barak, calling them not to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.

Demonstrators Outside Barak's Home: No Strike on Iran

About 200 people demonstrate against an attack on Iran outside the home of Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Tel Aviv.

Danon to Barak: Approve Ariel or Resign

MK Danon calls on Netanyahu to ensure that the Ariel University Center is recognized as a university, despite Barak delaying the process.

Barak: Iran Strike – Only with Government Vote

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says decision to strike Iran would be made with government approval.

Barak Tells Panetta Israel Will Decide on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has informed US Defense Secy Leon Panetta that Israel will make its own decisions on how to deal with Iran.

Barak Warns Israel Ready to Go It Alone on Iran

Have Israeli leaders gotten tired of waiting for Obama on Iran? Defense Minister Barak says Jerusalem won't rely on Washington.

Barak: We'll Have to Make Decisions on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Nuclear Iran would lead to a nuclear arms race throughout the Middle East.

Israel’s Knesset Scorecard: Who’s on First

Mofaz joined coalition, quit and now faces mutiny. Media hate Bibi, love Shelley.You can’t tell apart the politicians without a scorecard.

Barak: Assad's Fall Closer than Ever

Defense Minister Ehud Barak estimates that the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime is closer than ever.

Barak: Israelis Must Keep On Traveling

Defense Minister: Our struggle with the terrorists is long, there are difficult days and this is one of them.

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.

Barak Tries to Get Netanyahu and Mofaz Talking

Defense Minister Barak tries to mediate between Netanyahu and Mofaz amid a coalition crisis over the Plesner Committee.

Tributes Pour in Honoring Shamir's Legacy

Tributes poured in Saturday night, celebrating the life of former Prime Minister Yizchak Shamir

Barak: Lots of People Wanted Ranaja Gone

Defense Minister Ehud Barak did not rule out Israel as a possible assailant in the elimination of Kamal Hussein Ranaja

Religious MKs to Cooperate against Plesner

MK Uri Ariel says religious Zionist party will cooperate with hareidim in opposing altered Tal Law.

Barak: Diplomatic Solution on Iran would be a 'Miracle'

In Washington Post interview, Defense Minister sounds resigned to the idea of a military strike on Iran.

Barak: The Goal – 90% Hareidi Enlistment

Defense Minister Ehud Barak suggests 10% of hareidi men learn Torah, while the rest enlist in the military or civilian service.