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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Document Information
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Memoir excerpt / government exhibit
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2.45 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page (137) from a memoir by Ehud Barak, included in House Oversight materials (Bates stamped). It details high-level strategic discussions between Barak, Leon Panetta, and Barack Obama regarding the threat of a nuclear Iran and the logistics/consequences of a potential Israeli preemptive strike. The text highlights US military support for Israel (Patriot batteries and AEGIS vessels) and the diplomatic tension regarding notice before a military operation.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ehud Barak | Narrator / Defense Minister of Israel |
Discussing military strategy regarding Iran with US officials. Identified via header '/ BARAK /' and context of being...
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| Leon Panetta | US Official (implied Secretary of Defense) |
Discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iran; urging caution.
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| Barack Obama | President of the United States / Senator (in 2008) |
Met with Barak during 2008 campaign and later as President to discuss the Iranian nuclear threat.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| US Military |
Radar operators, Patriot batteries, AEGIS vessels.
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| Hamas |
Mentioned regarding rocket attacks from Gaza.
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Timeline (1 events)
2008
Senator Obama visits Israel during presidential campaign; escorted by Barak to Sderot.
Sderot and Jerusalem, Israel
Locations (6)
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Location of potential missile deployment and defense.
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Target of potential military strike.
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Location of American bases.
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Town in southern Israel visited by Obama in 2008.
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Source of Hamas rocket attacks.
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Location of Barak's office where he met Obama.
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Relationships (2)
Held meetings discussing military secrets and strike notifications.
Met during 2008 campaign; Barak escorted Obama to Sderot.
Key Quotes (5)
"Panetta made no secret of the fact he didn’t want us to launch a military strike"Source
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"“It’s your conflict. It’s your neighborhood,” he said."Source
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"“If you do decide to attack the Iranian facilities, when will we know?”"Source
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"“We won’t endanger a single American life, any of your positions or your personnel.”"Source
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"I argued that a nuclear Iran was a challenge not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for America, too."Source
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