Ehud Barak

Barak Slams Flotilla Organizers: No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza, flotilla organizers should focus on ensuring Gilad Shalit’s release.

Netanyahu Takes Steps to Control Settlement Policy

Policy making for new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria moving to the Prime Minister's Office .

Barak to Answer 'Conflict of Interests' Charge Sunday

Defense Minister Ehud Barak will testify before the State Control Committee over conflict of interest charges levelled by the Comptroller.

Barak: Bibi-Obama Gap Not so Big

Differences of opinion between Netanyahu and Obama are less dramatic than they seem, says Barak. US officials agree.

Comptroller Report Slams Barak on Personal, Professional Issues

Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss criticized Ehud Barak for transfering control of a company he owned and for his handling of the Defense Ministry

Barak Formally Inagurates New Party

The day after unveiling his own peace plan Defense Minister Ehud Barak formally inaugurates his Independence party.

Barak Unveils Peace Initiative

Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Tuesday unveiled his plan for a peace accord with the Palestinian Authority

IDF Chief of Staff: We’re Studying the Jolts in the Middle East

Independence Day: Chief of Staff Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak address the General Staff in a special toast for the holiday.

Israel Agrees to Pay Mark-Up on Sixth Dolphin-class Submarine

Israel has decided to purchase a sixth Dolphin-class submarine from Germany at full price despite objections from the IDF brass..

The Case of Barak’s Missing Documents

Ehud Barak blames aides for his checking out of a hotel room and leaving behind hand-written documents. Classified? It depends whom you ask.

Barak: Hamas is Responsible for the Escalation

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets with IDF commanders after the escalation in terror and says: Hamas is responsible, IDF will continue to respond.

Glimmer of Light: Barak Legalizes 6 Judea-Samaria Towns

Defense Minister Barak will authorize the City Construction Plans of six veteran Jewish towns in Yesha. New construction is still far off.

Netanyahu: Gaza Blockade, Stopping Weapons Ships is Mandatory

As IDF displays the weaponry found on the seized "Victoria" ship, PM says: "It is our duty, not just our right, to stop and disarm such ships."

Pressure Mounts on Netanyahu to Sack Ehud Barak

Likud National Headquarters to Prime Minister Netanyahu: Itamar murders are Barak's fault - sack him!

Terror Victims Groups Calls for Death Penalty for Terrorists

Israel must implement death penalty for terrorist killers, says terror victims group after Palestinian terrorists slaughtered family Friday night.

Netanyahu Plays ‘Give and Take’ on Outposts

The Netanyahu government announces it will destroy several Jewish “outpost” communities by end of year – and will legalize others.

Egypt to Barak: Voters to Back Anti-US and Anti-Israel Policies

A prominent Egyptian told Ehud Barak that voters will favor candidates hostile to the US and Israel. Peace treaty to remain – for the time being.

Report: Soldiers Act Out Shooting Judea, Samaria Jews

At a recent reservists' training, one exercise involved a Jew threatening to murder soldiers – and being shot. Revelation causes outrage.

MKs Want to End Barak's Control of Judea, Samaria Housing

MKs Miri Regev and Ze'ev Elkin call to take authority for approving Judea and Samaria construction out of Barak's hands.

Samaria Jews Appeal to PM, 'Barak is Creating Security Chaos'

Samaria leaders appeal to Netanyahu over Barak's decision to dismantle the Huwarra checkpoint, at which soldiers have stopped many terrorists.

Growing Opposition to Government on Chief of Staff Decision

Ministers and ex-commanders criticize the government for rejecting Galant, failing to extend Ashkenazi's term.

Galant Will Not Be Chief of Staff; Naveh to Step In

Major-General Yoav Galant will not be the IDF's next Chief of Staff. General Yair Naveh will take the position for 60 days.

Barak Splits Labor Party, Will Remain Defense Minister

Ehud Barak and four supporters are splitting the Labor party, forming a new faction and leaving Labor in shambles. He remains Defense Minister.

Tekoa: Security Forces Tear Down Jewish Home

Carlebach family's home razed in Etzion Bloc community. Residents say state prefers Arabs over Jews

Cops Arrest Baraks' Illegal Worker

Immigration police on Sunday afternoon arrested Virginia, the illegal alien who worked for Defense Minister Ehud Barak and his wife, Nili Priel.

Ehud Barak: History Will Judge Obama on Nuclear Iran

History will judge the Obama administration on how it coped with the prospect of a nuclear Iran, Defense Minister Ehud Barak tells Fox News.

Barak Seeks to Ban Olmert's Book

The war of words between former prime ministers Olmert and Barak is heating up. Barak is seeking to prevent the publication of Olmert’s book.

Olmert-Barak Spat over Autobiography Accusations

Former PM Olmert and Defense Minister Barak trade public accusations over Olmert's autobiography.

Barak: Israel May Divide Jerusalem, Internationalize Holy Basin

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says it is likely Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will agree to divide Jerusalem with the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Potential Suspect in Galant Document

Israeli police announce they have a potential suspect in Galant document, and clear IDF of any involvement in its leak.

Barak on to Washington Again, Demolished Shomron Home First

Influential Def. Min. Barak is on way to Washington for talks with top Obama Adm. officials. Wash. Post interview leaves out the hard questions.

Barak Falls in Line with Coalition

Barak tip-toes closer to the coalition government policy and calls on Abbas to resume direct talks without pre-conditions for a building freeze.

Barak Meets with Fayyad as Israel Eases Embargo

Barak concludes direct talks with Fayyad as Israel further eases the embargo on Hamas-controlled Gaza and discussed more coordination with the PA.

Barak Gaining Influence, Meeting With Fayyad

With declining influence in the party he leads, DM Barak is assigned more responsibility within the gov't – meeting with PA PM Salam Fayyad today.

Housing Minister: Construction Freeze is in Barak’s Hands

Housing Minister Attias says that even if Netanyahu ends the freeze, Barak could perpetuate it by refusing to sign construction requests.

Barak Claims Leaving Lebanon in 2000 was a Success

Ten years after Barak ordered the hasty withdrawal from Lebanon, he blames IDF retaliation in the Second Lebanon War for Hizbullah’s success.

Barak Echoes US, Throws Cold Water on Jerusalem Park Plan

Barak, visiting the United States, sides with the American government and opposes Jerusalem’s proposed park.

Barak: US Backs Security Blockade against Gaza

After talks with US officials, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Monday that Washington "understands and supports" Israel's security needs in Gaza.

Leftists Protest Against the Left: ‘Out with Barak’

The divided left-wing, led by Peace Now and Arab MKs, brought its division to the streets and called on Labor leader Barak to quit the government.

Barak to Supreme Court: Postpone Razing of Heroes' Neighborhood

Defense Minister asks Supreme Court to postpone destruction of 12 homes in town of Eli. Two homes belong to fallen IDF heroes Klein and Peretz.

Barak Rails against New Israel Fund’s Donations

Labor party chairman Barak has joined a growing chorus of voices against the New Israel Fund’s financing of anti-Israeli organizations.

‘Goodwill’ Measures Led to More Crime, Terror, Says Police Chief

Government “goodwill” measures to help the PA caused more terror, crime and traffic accidents last year, the police chief says.

Polish Anti-Zionists Hang ‘Wanted’ Posters for Livni, Barak

Knesset Members visiting Poland for Holocaust Remembrance Day were met by anti-Zionist “Wanted” posters for Barak and Livni.

Rafi Peretz New Chief Rabbi of IDF

Rabbi Rafi Peretz, who danced with expulsion soldiers in Gush Katif to show unity of IDF, will replace Rabbi Ronsky.

Military Sales Soothe Turkey’s Ruffled Feathers

Barak’s visit to Turkey on Sunday advanced military sales to Ankara and soothed his host's country's ruffled feathers over a diplomatic row.

Knesset ‘Downgrades’ Barak, Charges him for 1st Class Upgrade

The Knesset orders Defense Minister Barak to pay for upgrading airline seats for him and his wife to first-class. He says he acted “in good faith."

Midnight Trauma: Police Expel ‘Settlers,’ Wreck Home Second Time

Police, for the second time, expelled a Jewish family at Negohot and wrecked their home. Government-subsidized bus service has been cut.

Barak: ’Regular’ Attack Cannot Hit Iran’s Nuclear Plant

A "regular” attack on Iran’s nuclear plant at Qom would be futile, Barak said. He also outraged some MKs by comparing "settlers" with the IRA.

Defense Minister: 'Fix the Freeze Order'

The Defense Minister admits mistakes in the order to freeze Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria, and issues amendments in the document.

12th Graders: We’ll Fight for Israel and not Expel Jews

Barak faces new opposition to using IDF to expel Jews. Two hundred 12th graders wrote they want to serve the country but not in an expulsion army.

Shalit Caught in the Middle of ‘No-Win’ Negotiations

Rumors, leaks and talks are in high gear while Gilad Shalit remains silenced, with his condition unknown. The saga may linger a lot longer.

Moshe Arens: Barak’s Ouster of Hesder Yeshiva ‘Endangers Israel’

Moshe Arens, envoy to the US, told Arutz 7 that Barak “is endangering the country” by ousting the Har Bracha yeshiva from the Hesder program.

Rabbi Melamed Puts the Facts on the Table

Rabbi Melamed charges Barak with "tyrannical methods” in summoning him to a “hearing” under an ultimatum.

National Camp Enraged by Barak's Decision to Oust Har Bracha

Leaders of the national camp warned that Barak's decision to oust the Har Bracha yeshiva from the Hesder program will create a rift in Israel.

Barak Ousts Rabbi Melamed’s Yeshiva from ‘Hesder’ Program

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has announced he is tossing Rabbi Melamed’s Hesder yeshiva out of the IDF. “Keep the army out of politics,” he said.

Rabbi Melamed Rejects ‘Hearing;’ MK Ben-Ari: Barak ’Obsessed’

Hesder yeshiva Rabbi Eliezer Melamed will not accept Barak’s summons to a “hearing” Sunday night. MK Ben-Ari says Defense Minister is “obsessed.”

Home of 'Obey the Law' Barak Hired Illegal Foreign Worker

Ehud Barak has condemned Jews prepared to break the law against building at the same time an illegal foreign worker has been working in his home.

Barak’s Self-Hatred Behind Building Freeze, Says Hebrew U. Prof.

Barak is behind the building freeze and is driven by political survival and self-hatred that endanger the country, a Hebrew U. professor says.

Barak Justifies Labor's Role in Netanyahu Government

Defense Minister Ehud Barak justified his decision to participate in the Likud-led government at a Sunday night meeting of Labor party activists.

Barak Gets Ultimatum: 2 Months to Labor Split

MK Ben-Simon joins Labor “rebels,” raising possibility of split in party, but has offered Barak “one more chance.”