Ehud Barak

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.
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

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

Far-right activist Mordechai David barred from approaching Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green

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.

Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion


Jeffrey Epstein donated $500,000 to an elite Orthodox prep school

The foundation also donated to several other Jewish causes.

Jeffrey Epstein is shown in this undated Florida Department of Law Enforcement photo.

Barak failing to woo Laborites puts Meretz deal in jeopardy

Barak convened an elderly crowd of some 400 supporters in Savion, most of whom voted for Labor in the past.

Ehud Barak speaks at a meeting in Savion, July 24 2019

Barak to host ‘Labor Rebels’

The event will be held under the banner ‘For the sake of Israel, we must unite.’

Ehud Barak speaks at a press conference with his Israel Democratic Party.

Barak apologizes for Palestinians killed during protests while he was PM

"I bear responsibility for everything that happened, for bad or for good, during my term as prime minister," Barak told Reshet Bet Radio.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak gestures after delivering a statement in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2019

Barak: Public won’t forgive Peretz, Meretz

Intel VP rejects Gesher's second slot.

Ehud Barak

Stav Shaffir leading rebellion against Peretz

Meretz: Peretz spit in face of Labor voters.

Labor head Amir Peretz and Israel Democratic Party head Ehud Barak

Think About It: The unification season

The first merger being discussed is among the various National-Religious parties.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman in the Knesset on May 29

Shmuli: Peretz must make deals with Barak, Meretz

Barak responded to the Labor-Gesher merger on Friday by warning that the move may lead to the left's downfall in the upcoming September 17 election.

ITZIK SHMULI:  I believe I can take a party in a storm to safe waters

Shmuli: Peretz must make deals with Barak, Meretz

Barak bashes Labor-Gesher merger as “niche party.”

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak gestures after delivering a statement in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2019

Labor nabs Orly Levy-Abekasis, Left joint list called off

Meretz expressed frustration with the decision, saying that "Amir Peretz is repeating Avi Gabbay's mistake."

Amir Peretz is joined in the Labor Party by Orly Levy-Abekasis.