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Extraction Summary
6
People
5
Organizations
2
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence file)
File Size:
2.21 MB
Summary
This document is page 305 (Chapter 19) of a book, likely a memoir by Ehud Barak, included in House Oversight Committee records. The text describes Barak's time as Labor leader in the Israeli Knesset, detailing a strategic conversation with Haim Ramon about toppling the government to defeat Benjamin Netanyahu. It also elaborates on Barak's political philosophy, his attempts to bridge gaps with religious parties like the NRP after Rabin's assassination, and his security-focused approach to peace negotiations.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ehud Barak | Author/Narrator (Labor Party Leader) |
Narrating his political strategy and conversations regarding the Israeli government.
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| Haim Ramon | Politician |
Visited Barak's office before introducing a no-confidence resolution.
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| Bibi (Benjamin Netanyahu) | Prime Minister (implied target of election) |
The political opponent Barak aims to defeat in an election.
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| Yitzhak Rabin | Former Prime Minister |
Mentioned regarding his assassination and political approach.
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| Zevulun Hammer | Leader of National Religious Party (NRP) |
Barak visited him after Rabin's murder.
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| Shimon Peres | Former Prime Minister |
Mentioned as the leader under whom Barak wanted to bring the NRP back into government.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Knesset |
Location of Barak's office.
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| Labor Party |
Political party led by Ehud Barak.
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| Likud |
Political party mentioned in context of government history.
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| National Religious Party (NRP) |
Political party led by Zevulun Hammer.
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| Shas |
Sephardi religious party mentioned.
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Timeline (2 events)
Late 1990s (implied)
Relationships (3)
Ramon confides in Barak about toppling the government.
Discussion of defeating Bibi in an election.
Barak refers to him affectionately as 'Yitzhak' and compares his approach to Rabin's.
Key Quotes (4)
"“Ehud, I’m sure we can topple the government,” he told me. “But only you know whether we’re ready – whether you’re ready – to defeat Bibi in an election.”"Source
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"“I’m ready,” I said. “We are going to win.”"Source
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Quote #2
"I was, by intellect and instinct, a pragmatist and a centrist."Source
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Quote #3
"I felt strongly that we needed to separate organized religion from our day-to-day politics."Source
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Quote #4
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