Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak, born Ehud Brog; 12 February 1942) is an Israeli politician who served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2001. He was leader of the Labor Party until January 2011. He previously held the posts of Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's second government from 2009 to 2013...
NationalityIsraeli
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth12 February 1942
CountryIsrael
believe clear following four fully respect resume six
It is clear that the Syrians would like to have a reassessment of the situation. We fully respect them, ... I believe the negotiations will resume in the following weeks. It may take four or six weeks, but I believe they will resume.
blow peace side terrible time
It is a terrible, terrible blow to peace. Even when Palestinians are killed it is a blow. But I have to say that, unfortunately, this time it is the Palestinians side that has initiated the violence.
children choice educated freedom values
Our children have to be educated in the values of equality, freedom of choice and democracy,
calls decrease implement intentions question violence
It calls into question the seriousness of Arafat's intentions to implement ... understandings and decrease violence in the region,
contribute judge process states united united-states
I think that the United States can contribute to the process more as a facilitator than as a kind of policeman, judge and arbitrator,
bring conflict time
It is in our hands, perhaps, for the first time in many years, to bring an end to the conflict between us and our neighbors.
intention opinion prime whatever
It is my intention to be everyone's prime minister. Whatever the differences of opinion between us, we are brothers,
act
We have to act in such a way that everyone comes out a winner.
arafat historic looked peace point provide somehow
We looked for an equilibrium point that would provide a peace for generations, ... but unfortunately Arafat somehow hesitated to take the historic decisions.
concerns side
Peacemaking must be a two-way street. Each side must take into consideration the concerns and sensitivities of the other,
certain difficult paying peace price
peace at any price, but also no peace without paying a certain price -- a price that is heart-rending and difficult to accept.
genuine government plan policies possible realistic unity work
If it is possible to work out a realistic plan for genuine policies (toward peace) then a unity government could be successful,
ability bring challenge character decisions painful painfully qualities result
He doesn't have the character or the will or the ability, ... He doesn't have the qualities to bring about the painful decisions that will take the challenge proper, and as a result of it unfortunately we have to do it painfully and unilaterally.
certain consequences course exaggerate hope immediate regret time
We can just hope at a certain time he will be back, ... I would not exaggerate the immediate consequences of such a step, but of course we regret it.