The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ehud-barak/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ehud Barak | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ehud-barak/ 32 32 Ehud Barak: I regret ever meeting Epstein, should have used ‘more thorough judgment’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-barak-i-regret-ever-meeting-epstein-should-have-used-more-thorough-judgment/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:57:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3753728 In interview, ex-PM says staying at apartment owned by sex offender wasn't illegal; hoping for 'tall and slim' Russian girls to migrate to Israel was 'unsuccessful choice of words'

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]]> Rep. Jamie Raskin accuses Trump’s AG of ‘Epstein cover-up’ in stormy House hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/rep-jamie-raskin-accuses-trumps-ag-of-epstein-cover-up-in-stormy-house-hearing/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:52:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752940 Questioning of Pam Bondi over slow rollout of Epstein files comes after report that sex offender sought to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin via contact with former PM Ehud Barak

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]]> Leading rabbi says he rejected mass Russian conversion plan mulled in Epstein audio https://www.timesofisrael.com/leading-rabbi-says-he-rejected-mass-russian-conversion-plan-mulled-in-epstein-audio/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:20:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749787 After ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak heard backing engineering demographics, exiled Moscow chief rabbi reveals former minister asked him about matter, says it sounded 'extremely racist'

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]]> Netanyahu: Ties to former PM Barak prove Epstein didn’t work for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-ties-to-former-pm-barak-prove-epstein-didnt-work-for-israel/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:42:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3749464 PM pushes back against conspiracy theory - one he himself has publicized in past - by highlighting Barak's activities in protest movement 'to undermine the government of Israel'

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]]> Barak wanted Russian immigration to offset Arab population growth, Epstein files show https://www.timesofisrael.com/barak-wanted-russian-immigration-to-offset-israeli-arab-growth-epstein-files-show/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:44:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748987 In recording, the former PM and the late sex offender discussed demographics in Israel and the territories, and the failed peace process with the Palestinians

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]]> Former PM Ehud Barak seen in a new Epstein estate image released by US Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-ehud-barak-seen-in-a-new-epstein-estate-image-released-by-us-congress/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:44:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715826 Latest batch of 68 photos, published a day before US Justice Department's deadline to release files, includes close-up of 'Lolita' quotes written in black ink across a woman's body

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]]> ‘On the precipice of defeat’: 19 former defense chiefs demand end to Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-the-precipice-of-defeat-former-defense-chiefs-demand-end-to-gaza-war/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612915 Over a dozen ex-officials who held key posts say fighting in Strip no longer serves any attainable military goal but only political interests; letter to Trump urges him to intervene

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]]> Hillary Clinton: Anti-Israel protesters ‘don’t know very much’ about the Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/hillary-clinton-anti-israel-protesters-dont-know-very-much-about-the-middle-east/ Sat, 11 May 2024 19:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287505 'Propaganda is not education,' says ex US secretary of state, slamming campus activists for ignorance of Palestinians' rejection of husband Bill Clinton's 2000 peace initiative

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]]> Iranians leak personal photos of former prime minister Ehud Barak https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranians-leak-personal-photos-of-former-prime-minister-ehud-barak/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:30:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113826 Images said to date from tenure as defense minister show him posing with a glass of wine in a bathroom; photo of Gantz in swimsuit also distributed online

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]]> Lapid: Must not give Riyadh a path to nukes; FM: Could have Saudi deal in months https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-must-not-give-riyadh-a-path-to-nukes-fm-could-have-saudi-deal-in-months/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:50:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3101996 Opposition warns of 'nuclear arms race' in Middle East if Saudi Arabia granted permission to enrich uranium, as foreign minister says normalization agreement possible in early 2024

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]]> Ehud Barak warns some overhaul opponents could die but predicts no civil war https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-barak-warns-of-potential-casualties-among-protesters-but-predicts-no-civil-war/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:08:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3100889 Ex-PM tells US media 'we'll win, through the most nonviolent protest ever,' says Netanyahu doesn't have the 'troops, will or capability' for civil war

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]]> Amsalem calls to arrest anti-overhaul protest leaders, oust AG and probe ex-PM Barak https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsalaem-calls-to-arrest-anti-overhaul-protest-leaders-oust-ag-and-probe-barak/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:18:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3048193 Firebrand minister says AG 'not worthy' of role, should have quit long ago, claims ruling Likud can't govern due to her interference

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]]> Overhaul protests at MKs’ homes, key roads; plans for unprecedented demo next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/overhaul-opponents-plan-protest-next-week-such-as-has-never-been-seen/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:52:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047364 Levin, Rothman, Likud ministers targeted in another round of protests; ex-PM Ehud Barak says pilots, special ops should refuse to serve if coalition passes 'reasonableness' bill

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]]> Incitement task force to probe Barak, Golan after calls for anti-overhaul uprising https://www.timesofisrael.com/incitement-task-force-to-probe-barak-golan-after-calls-for-anti-overhaul-uprising/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:32:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3041926 Former prime minister and ex-Knesset member remain defiant in face of possible indictment, vowing to keep fighting against the government's planned judicial overhaul

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]]> Israel agreed to give up sovereignty in part of Jerusalem Old City in 2000 — document https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-agreed-to-give-up-sovereignty-in-part-of-jerusalem-old-city-in-2000-document/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:19:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036060 Newly declassified response to Clinton proposal under PM Ehud Barak shows Jerusalem was willing to accept Palestinian sovereignty in much of Temple Mount as basis for peace talks

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