Ehud Barak

Barak Fights Labor MKs over Goldstone

DM Ehud Barak fought with Labor MKs on Monday over his insistence that Israel will not force soldiers to testify regarding Goldstone claims.

Britain Refuses to Arrest Israeli Defense Minister

A London court Tuesday evening rejected a petition by 16 Arabs who demanded an order that authorities arrest Barak for alleged war crimes.

Barak Flip-Flops on Iran and Outposts: Tehran not Urgent Threat

Labor party chairman Ehud Barak, who after the election vowed to sit in the Opposition, also has changed his positions on Iran and outposts.

Barak, Bibi Reach Out to Left, Right

PM Netanyahu reassured Israel's political right on Thursday as Defense Minister Barak sought to calm the left.

Barak to Students: Don't Whine About Shalit

Israel's Defense Minister talks tough with students demanding Shalit's return. “Don't whine, and don't lose your spine.”

Barak-Bibi Building Freeze Puts Chill on Yesha Schools

Building freeze: Children in urban cities returned to well-equipped schools while thousands of Yesha kids make do with makeshift structures.

Barak: Committed to Destroy Outposts

Defense Minister Barak tells Judea and Samaria leaders that he's committed to destroying outposts, they demand freedom to build.

Key Yesha Leader Boycotts ‘Farcical’ Meeting with ‘King’ Barak

Gershon Mesika, chairman of the Shomron Regional Council in Samaria, boycotted a Yesha meeting with Barak: “This is a political farce.”

Barak: Iran's Appoint. of Terrorist Shows Its True Colors

Defense Minister Barak: Ahmadinejad's decision to appoint an arch terrorist as Iran's Defense Minister shows Iran's true colors.

Arab MK: 'Clinton, Not Barak, Made Camp David Offers'

MK Ibraham Sarsur says Israel offered nothing at Camp David; and that Israel has more than its share of land and should give up Jerusalem.

Hamas Diverts Cement for Cemetery to Build Smuggling Tunnels

Israel has halted shipments of cement to Gaza after discovering that Hamas is using it for smuggling tunnels instead of public works projects.

Barak Participated at Torah Dedication in Muslim Quarter

Despite calls to uproot Yesha communities, Ehud Barak participated in a Torah dedication at the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.

Lebanon Ignores UN as Barak Issues Warning

Lebanese FM says Hizbullah weapons “an internal matter.” Barak warns – if Hizbullah strikes Israel, Lebanon will suffer.

Poll: Six Mandates for Labor if Elections Held Today

Labor would receive only six Knesset seats if elections were held today, according to a new poll. Rebel MKs charge Barak with being a “dictator.”

Gaza to Get Cement, Cash: Another Campaign Promise Broken?

Barak has authorized the shipment of cement and metal to Gaza for UN construction, and the transfer of cash to pay PA salaries.

Netanyahu, Barak Warn US on Iran

PM Netanyahu and DM Barak warned U.S. Defense Secretary Gates in a meeting Monday that Israel takes the Iranian threat seriously.

‘Iron Dome’ Hits the Target

Israel's new anti-ballistic defense system, designed to protect civilians against terrorist rocket fire from Gaza, has passed series of live tests.

Police: More Yesha Expulsions On the Way

The police said Sunday they have plans to take down 11 buildings in Yesha, less than a week after Barak warned he would take down 23 outposts.