Ehud Barak

The E1 area: The strategic link between Jerusalem and Israel’s eastern border - opinion

The E1 area is vital to Jerusalem’s political future, and its importance is equally decisive for Israel’s ability to maintain a defensible border in the east.

Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference announcing his plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 settlement project between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, August 14, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance takes the stage during a Turning Point USA event at Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center on April 14, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.

Vance suggests Epstein had 'connections' to Israeli intelligence, 'deep state' on Rogan's podcast

Barak, Clinton, Arafat at Camp David 311 AP

Twenty-six years after Camp David, Israel needs a new security doctrine - opinion

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

'This is a sign of what's to come:' Ehud Barak warns of Netanyahu's next move


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.

US VICE President JD Vance and President Donald Trump listen to Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House, April 23, 2026, during an earlier round of talks. Trump leads now; Vance and Rubio are next. Israel was in the room as an ambassador, not a principal.

Middle Israel: Netanyahu's real legacy is Israel's era of political decay - opinion

The Netanyahu years, an epoch of political decay that began 30 years ago last week, will hopefully reach its long-overdue end next fall.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to then-defense minister Ehud Barak during a session at the Knesset in 2009.

Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs

The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says

Barak voiced concerns over Netanyahu's handling of national security, notably regarding military action against Iran and Israel's broader geopolitical goals.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

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. 

Right-wing activist Mordechai David arrives for questioning at a police station in Tel Aviv, in central Israel, on February 1, 2026.

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.

A BANNER with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs on a roundabout, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Baalbek, Lebanon, March 23, 2026.

Grapevine: 'Guilty' by association

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

PROF. RONNIE LIDOR (left) and Ambassador of North Macedonia Shpend Sadiku (third from left) with faculty members of Levinsky-Wingate Center.

'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."

Illustrative image of Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein

'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.

Israeli television sketch comedy Eretz Nehederet portrays US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst tensions with Iran.

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.

Ehud Barak, a former prime minister of Israel, announces the establishment of a new political party that he will lead, in Tel Aviv, June 26, 2019.