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Ehud Barak is an Israeli politician and former military officer who served as prime minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. Before entering national politics, he held senior Israel Defense Forces positions and served as the army’s chief of staff. He later returned to government as defense minister and led the Labor Party, combining a military career with roles in Israel’s civilian executive leadership.
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When was Ehud Barak prime minister of Israel?
Ehud Barak served as Israel's prime minister from 1999 to 2001. He was also Israel's defense minister during part of that period.
What was Ehud Barak's military role before politics?
Barak served in senior Israel Defense Forces positions and became the IDF chief of staff. His military career preceded his national political career.
What political party was Ehud Barak associated with?
Ehud Barak was a leading figure in Israel's Labor Party and became prime minister after the 1999 election. He later founded the Independence Party after leaving Labor.
Did Ehud Barak return to government after being prime minister?
Yes, he later returned to government as defense minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet. His second period as defense minister began in 2007 and ended in 2013.
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