When was Ehud Barak born?

Ehud Barak was born on 12 February 1942 in Mishmar HaSharon.

What positions has Ehud Barak held?

Positions held by Ehud Barak include: Knesset member (2011–2013); Knesset member (2009–2011); Minister of Defense of Israel (2007–2013); Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (2007–2013); Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (2000–2001).

Where did Ehud Barak study?

Ehud Barak was educated at Stanford University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Ehud Barak

10th Prime Minister of Israel

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Ehud Barak (Hebrew: אֵהוּד בָּרָק [eˈhud baˈʁak] ; born Ehud Brog; 12 February 1942) is an Israeli former general and politician who served as the prime minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. He was leader of the Labor Party between 1997 and 2001 and between 2007 and 2011. He was also Minister of Defense from 2007 to 2013.

Quick facts

Born: 12 February 1942 wd
Place of birth: Mishmar HaSharon wd
Citizenship: Israel wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, military officer, soldier wd
Political party: Democratic Israel (since 26 June 2019), Israeli Labor Party, Independence wd
Education: Stanford University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem wd
Spouse: Nava Barak, Nili Priel wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

Knesset member (17 January 2011 – 5 February 2013)
Knesset member (24 February 2009 – 17 January 2011)
Minister of Defense of Israel (18 June 2007 – 18 March 2013)
Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (18 June 2007 – 18 March 2013)
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (24 June 2000 – 7 March 2001)
Prime Minister of Israel (6 July 1999 – 7 March 2001)
Minister of Tourism (6 July 1999 – 5 August 1999)
Minister of Defense of Israel (6 July 1999 – 7 March 2001)
Knesset member (7 June 1999 – 9 March 2001)
Knesset member (17 June 1996 – 7 June 1999)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (22 November 1995 – 18 June 1996)
Chief of the General Staff (1 April 1991 – 1 January 1995)
Head of Military Intelligence of Israel

Awards wd

Medal of Distinguished Service
Commander of the Legion of Merit
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Order of the Star of Romania

About

Born in kibbutz Mishmar Hasharon, Barak is the eldest of four sons; his maternal grandparents were murdered in the Holocaust. He graduated in physics and mathematics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and later obtained a master's in engineering-economic systems from Stanford University.

Barak's military career in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began in 1959, spanning 35 years and culminating in his appointment as Chief of the General Staff in 1991, serving until 1995. His military tenure is noted for his leadership in several operations, including "Operation Isotope" in 1972, the covert 1973 Israeli raid in Lebanon, and the 1976 Entebbe raid. A lieutenant general, Barak shares with two others the honor of being the most highly decorated soldier in Israel's history.

In politics, his career began with his appointment as interior minister in 1995 under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Following Rabin's assassination, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Shimon Peres' government. Barak was elected to the Knesset on the Labor Party list in 1996 and subsequently was elected Labor Party leader in 1997. Barak served as Israel's most recent left-wing Prime Minister from 1999 to 2001. His tenure was marked by significant events, including the decision to form a coalition with the Orthodox party Shas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon in 2000, and participation in the 2000 Camp David Summit aimed at resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Barak's government faced challenges, notably the protests in October 2000.

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When was Ehud Barak born?: Ehud Barak was born on 12 February 1942 in Mishmar HaSharon.
What positions has Ehud Barak held?: Positions held by Ehud Barak include: Knesset member (2011–2013); Knesset member (2009–2011); Minister of Defense of Israel (2007–2013); Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (2007–2013); Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (2000–2001).
Where did Ehud Barak study?: Ehud Barak was educated at Stanford University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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