Ehud Barak
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's real legacy is Israel's era of political decay - opinion
Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says
Far-right activist Mordechai David barred from approaching Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green
The decision adds Green to a growing list of journalists, public figures, and left-wing or anti-government activists who have publicly accused David of intimidation tactics.
Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion
With Hezbollah weakened, Israel’s challenge is ensuring that the Lebanese state can enforce disarmament before 2026.
Grapevine: 'Guilty' by association
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
'I regret meeting him': Former PM Ehud Barak responds to Epstein Files recording in N12 interview
Barak had told Epstein that Israel could “easily absorb another million” immigrants from Russian-speaking countries, and that many would apply and adapt under “social pressure."
'War Trump' vs 'Peace Trump': the Eretz Nehederet skit that captured Israel’s Trump anxiety
Israeli satirical sketch comedy Eretz Nehederet's newest skit was the highlight of the show's entire season.
Ehud Barak as Israel’s WASP elite standard bearer - opinion
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak founded the “Black Flags” group before their fascist-uniformed-in-black appearance caused their quick exit.
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert Russians discussed in Epstein recording
The proposal sought to bring converted Russians to Israel as a demographic strategy aimed at preserving Israel's Jewish majority.
Netanyahu says Epstein’s ties to Ehud Barak prove he worked against Israel, not in favor
Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Barak was engaging in activities that undermined Israel’s government, doubling down on jabs made last year on the former prime minister.
People, not products: Ehud Barak’s 'quality control' aliyah comment is a moral failure - editorial
Leaders can debate housing, jobs, infrastructure, and schools in plain terms. “Quality control” belongs to products, not people.
Latest Epstein files release unleashes wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media
Some of the emails also show Epstein referencing the High Holidays and deploying Jewish phrases like “goyim” in a disparaging manner.
