Ehud Barak

Barak: Attack Shows Egypt Losing Control of Sinai

Monday's attack by terrorists against Israelis building the security fence shows that Egypt is losing control in Sinai, Ehud Barak said

Barak: Egypt Must Bring Sinai under Control Now

"We await the results of the elections; whoever is elected must stop these attacks quickly."

Call to Change "Ulpana" to "Ehud Barak" Neighborhood

Arutz 7 show host calls for changing name of Ulpana to "Ehud Barak Neighborhood" to protest forced eviction.

Shalom: Barak's Disengagement Suggestion 'Foolish'

Vice PM Silvan Shalom visits Toronto, criticizes Barak's suggestion for a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Machon Meir Head Appeals to Friend Barak Over Ulpana

The head of Machon Meir, Rabbi Dov Begun, asks childhood friend Defense Minister Ehud Barak to prevent the demolition in Beit El.

Barak and Askhenazi Trade Broadsides Over Harpaz Affair

Former IDF chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi says defense minister Ehud Barak is a 'liar,' while Barak calls Askhenazi a 'criminal'

Barak: Beit El will be Strengthened by Demolition

Labor party chief says settlers elsewhere should not feel threatened by fate of Givat HaUlpana.

New Defense Attaché to US, Canada: Maj. Gen. Yaakov Ayish

Maj. Gen. Yaacov Ayish, who headed Operations Directorate, will replace Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni.

PA Rejects Barak's 'Unilateral Disengagement'

PA rejects Defense Minister Barak’s suggestion that Israel consider a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Officials: Barak Not Behind Warning to Beit El

IDF general says officer's meeting with Beit El mayor was carried out on his own initiative.

Barak Suggests Unilateral Disengagement in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minister Ehud Barak suggests Israel consider a unilateral disengagement in Judea and Samaria, similar to that carried out in Gaza.

Iran Thinks US and Israel Unable to Attack, Says Barak

Iran is convinced that Israeli and the US are unable to stage an attack on its nuclear facilities, according to Defense Minister Barak.

Barak Tells Visiting Senators ‘Deceiving Iran’ Drags its Feet

Iran is trying to deceive the world while dragging its feet, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told visiting U.S. Senators Monday.

Barak Skeptical of Iran Agreement

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says the IAEA agreement with Iran is an attempt by Tehran to reduce pressure in upcoming talks with the P5+1

Report: Israel May Back World Powers on Iran

DM Ehud Barak shifted the onus to Tehran, saying Israel is willing to compromise and back the world powers on Iran's nuclear plan

U.S. Approves $70 Million in Iron Dome Aid

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets U.S. counterpart in Washington, says defense relations were never stronger

Barak: Syria's Assad is 'Doomed'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak urged the int'l community to hasten the departure of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, which he says is inevitable

Gov ‘t Expected to Reject Bill for Sovereignty over Yesha

Observers expect the Cabinet Sunday to reject advancing a bill by Likud MK Miri Regev to establish sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

New Opposition Leader is ‘Angry' Yechimovich

New Opposition leader Yechimovich’s first name is Shelly but she could be named “Angry” after the “dirty deal” by Netanyahu and Mofaz.

Barak’s Bribe Charges Boomerang

Ehud Barak, fighting for political survival, now faces accusations from former Chief of Staff whom he accused of involvement with bribery.

Barak: Ashkenazi Gave and Took Bribes

Unprecedented accusations by Defense Minister Ehud Barak against former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi.

Barak: 'Olmert Gang' Comments Serves Iran

Ehud Barak slammed Ehud Olmert, Meir Dagan, Yuval Diskin over their recent criticism of his and PM Netanyhu's Iran policies.

Security Officials: Elections Won't Affect Iran Policy

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon say impending elections won't affect Israel's policy on Iran

Barak Deputy: Its Barak or Lieberman as Defense Minister

Shalom Simhon warns Israelis vote for Ehud Barak's Independence Party or FM Avigdor Lieberman will be the next Defense Minister

Barak Launches Campaign: This Is not a Reality Show

Ehud Barak announces he is leading his new Independence party in the upcoming election and adds, “This is not a reality show.”

Likud Snub May Leave Barak Politically Homeless

Ehud Barak may find himself politically homeless following senior Likud MK Silvan Shalom’s insistence that he has no place in the Likud.

Barak: Nuclear Iran More Dangerous than Striking Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets foreign journalists, says that as long as Iran poses a threat, all options are on the table.

Olmert: U.S. Should Lead Attack on Iran, Not Israel

Former PM Olmert says any military action against Iran should be led by the U.S., hints he doesn't trust Netanyahu and Barak.

Early Elections May Help Netanyahu Get Rid of Barak

If Netanyahu calls elections, Ehud Barak, a thorn in the coalition’s official backing of Judea and Samaria, could be out in the cold.

Barak: Iranians Determined to Fool the World

Defense Minister says Israeli "stopwatch" on Iran is ticking faster than that of the US.

Barak: Lieberman's Wrong, Iran is a Greater Threat than Egypt

Barak rejects Lieberman’s claims that Egypt is more of a security danger than Iran. Iran is "a threat with an existential potential."

Barak: Legalize the Ulpana Neighborhood

Defense Minister Ehud Barak, feeling the pressure over the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El, orders his office to find a way to legalize it.

Edelstein: Demolition of Ulpana Neighborhood Not on the Agenda

Minister Yuli Edelstein: Demolishing the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El is not on the agenda. Barak won't be able to realize his plans.

Givat Ha'Ulpana Residents: We Are Not 'Chess Pieces'

Residents of Givat Ha'Ulpana slammed Defense Minister Barak for suggesting they move into 'alternative housing'

Court Orders Another Hevron Expulsion

Six more Jewish families in Hevron face expulsion after a court accepted Arab claims the purchase of their building was a forgery.

Danon: Barak Trying to Bring Down Government

MK Danny Danon says Defense Minister Ehud Barak's extra-governmental policy in Yesha is a bid to take down the government

Barak Sources: Yaalon and Katz are 'Feiglinist Hardliners'

Sources close to embattled Defense Minister Ehud Barak tried to brand his critics as dangerous extremists who hurt Israel.

Yaalon: Coalition Fate Tied to Beit El's Ulpana

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon says DM Barak's private political agenda in Yesha may well bring down the government.

Minister Katz Slams Barak Over Judea and Samaria

Minister Yisrael Katz accuses Barak of working against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria for political gains.

Barak Doesn't 'Buy' Khamenei's Anti-Nuke Fatwa

DM Ehud Barak says a recent anti-nuclear fatwa by Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei is meaningless; wants facts on the ground

Barak: Assad's Fall Would Weaken Iranian Influence

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Assad has lost his legitimacy, his fall would be “very positive.”

Panetta Honors Holocaust Victims at the Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, attend ceremony in honor of Yom Hashoah at the Pentagon.

Barak Joins Criticism of Eisner, Claims Blow was Unnecessary

Defense Minister Barak slams officer who hit protester, says situation could have been defused differently.

Barak in Colombia: Time for Serious Sanctions on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos in the Colombian capital Bogota.

Barak: Talks Don’t Give Iran Immunity from Strike

Israel did not give the U.S. a commitment to hold off from striking Iran while talks are ongoing, says Defense Minister.

MK Levin: Knesset Obstructed in Hevron

Knesset House Committee chairman Yariv Levin charges DM Ehud Barak's bureau is interfering with Knesset prerogatives.

MK Danon in Homesh: Fire Barak!

MK Danny Danon attended a rally in Homesh; called on the Prime Minister to rebuild the town - and to dismiss Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Barak: Sanctions Won't Halt Iran's Nuclear Bid

Defense Minister Ehud Barak admits deep misgivings about Western sanctions and upcoming nuclear talks with Iran and the P5+1

Elkin: Barak Evicted Hevron Home for Political Reasons

MK Ze’ev Elkin criticizes Defense Minister Barak, says his decision to evict the residents of Beit Hamachpela in Hevron was political.

Netanyahu, Barak Mark 40 Years Since Sabena Raid

Prime Minister and Defense Minister take part in ceremony marking raid they both participated in. Is Barak still the commander?

MK Danon: Keep Barak Away from Running Yesha

MKs on the right are seeking to take the Civil Administration out of the realm of the Defense Ministry's authority.

Opposition Leaders Stump for Barak

Opposition leaders sang praises for Defense Minister Ehud Barak whose Beit Hamachpela eviction has undermined the government he sits in.

Lieberman Fires on Barak Over Beit Hamachpela

FM Avigdor Lieberman says Defense Minister Ehud Barak's policies are making it impossible for coalition parties to live with one another.

Video: Expulsion from Beit HaMachpela

Expulsion from Beit HaMachpela - busloads of border police officers were used in the agreement-breaking expulsion of 15 families in Hevron.

Furious Reactions to Hevron Expulsion

MInister Yuli Edelstein calls for taking away Defense Minister Barak's jurisdiction in Judea and Samaria.

Ya'alon Slams Barak Over Hevron House

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon: Barak likes to light fires. He shouldn't be allowed to deal with the issue of Beit Hamachpela.

PM: Beit Hamachpela Expulsion on Hold

As his ministerial committee prepares to meet, PM Binyamin Netanyahu says there will be no action in Hevron until the facts are established.

Barak’s Hevron Ultimatum Leaves Him Silent

Barak silently backs down from his threat to expel Jewish families from Hevron at 3 p.m. He may have boxed himself in a corner.

Barak Headed for 3 p.m. Face-Off in Hevron

Barak refuses to budge on an order to expel Jews from their home in Hevron. Likud MK Hotovely: Whoever wants Jews out is an anti-Semite.

Netanyahu Asks Barak to Delay Beit Machpelah Eviction

The Prime Minister wants Defense Officials to back off and give the 15 families in Hevron's 'Beit Machpela" time to argue their case.