There is a perception across the Middle East that America is weakened. I believe the perception is wrong. The United States remains the world's mightiest military, economic and diplomatic power by far, with reach and abilities beyond rival. Ehud Barak abilityamericadiplomatic share on social
As prime minister, I was the Israeli leader who walked the greatest distance in his offers to the Palestinians. Ehud Barak distancegreatisraeli Change image and share on social
The aim of the Palestinian terror is not just to kill Israelis but also to break the will of Israeli society in order to dictate a political solution. Israel should never yield to this terror campaign. Ehud Barak aimbreakcampaign share on social
I know Fiat plans to start manufacturing cars in Iran. This is wrong. Ehud Barak carfiatiran Change image and share on social
If Israel does not find the way to disengage from the Palestinians, its future might resemble the experience of Belfast or Bosnia - two communities bleeding each other to death for generations. Ehud Barak belfastbleedbosnia Change image and share on social
Israel is the strongest nation in the Middle East, but we have to apply our strength wisely. Ehud Barak applyeastisrael Change image and share on social
Who can guarantee that if we allow the Palestinians to establish a state, we won't find rockets there as well, half a mile from the airport or 10 miles from Tel Aviv? Ehud Barak airportavivestablish Change image and share on social
I cannot penetrate the soul of Arafat. I cannot know in advance whether, behind all the masks, he's the kind of leader who can reach an agreement or whether he wants to be the Moses of the Palestinians, staying in front of the river and not crossing into the promised land. Ehud Barak advanceagreementarafat share on social
The Palestinian Authority cannot hold the stick at both ends: to incite violence, to participate in it, and to tell the world how - what kind of underdog they are. Ehud Barak authorityendhold Change image and share on social
When you launch a surgical operation, you must already be well deployed to follow it through with larger forces. That complicates matters: you need to be ready for a full-fledged campaign on the operational level and have the diplomatic backing lined up as well. Ehud Barak backcampaigncomplicate share on social
