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Extraction Summary
7
People
4
Organizations
4
Locations
3
Events
2
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
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Book excerpt / evidence exhibit
File Size:
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Summary
This document appears to be a page from Ehud Barak's memoir (page 103, stamped as House Oversight evidence). In the text, Barak reflects on his proposal for a security fence and withdrawal from the West Bank, contrasting his approach with Arafat's leadership. He also discusses the political climate leading to his electoral defeat by Ariel Sharon ('Arik'), recounting a conversation with a journalist friend who urged him to withdraw to avoid the loss.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ehud Barak | Author / Former Prime Minister of Israel |
The narrator ('I') reflecting on his time as Prime Minister, peace negotiations, and upcoming election loss.
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| Yasser Arafat | Palestinian Leader |
Mentioned regarding West Bank negotiations and his lack of 'Ben-Gurion' qualities.
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| Arik (Ariel Sharon) | Political Rival |
Mentioned as the opposing candidate benefiting from right-wing enthusiasm; offered unity coalition.
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| Yitzhak Rabin | Former Prime Minister |
Mentioned regarding the rejection of the security fence suggestion.
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| Shimon Peres | Former Prime Minister |
Mentioned as accepting the security fence suggestion during 1996 campaign.
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| David Ben-Gurion | Historical Figure |
Used as a comparison for leadership qualities.
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| Unnamed Journalist | Friend/Journalist |
Old friend who advised Ehud to withdraw from the election to avoid losing to Arik.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Party | ||
| Likud (Likudniks) | ||
| Hamas | ||
| Knesset |
Timeline (3 events)
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (2)
Discusses losing the election to him and refusing unity coalition offers.
Described as 'an old friend of mine'.
Key Quotes (4)
"Long before election day, I realized my time as Prime Minister was up."Source
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Quote #1
"“You’re going to lose, Ehud,” he said. “Why, after making all this effort for peace, after doing your best, do you want the last act to be losing to Arik?”"Source
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Quote #2
"I’d never seen the objective as just staying in office."Source
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Quote #3
"But never in my life had I walked away from a challenge."Source
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Quote #4
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