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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Type: Book excerpt / evidence exhibit
File Size: 2.34 MB
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.
Yasser Arafat Palestinian Leader
Mentioned regarding West Bank negotiations and his lack of 'Ben-Gurion' qualities.
Arik (Ariel Sharon) Political Rival
Mentioned as the opposing candidate benefiting from right-wing enthusiasm; offered unity coalition.
Yitzhak Rabin Former Prime Minister
Mentioned regarding the rejection of the security fence suggestion.
Shimon Peres Former Prime Minister
Mentioned as accepting the security fence suggestion during 1996 campaign.
David Ben-Gurion Historical Figure
Used as a comparison for leadership qualities.
Unnamed Journalist Friend/Journalist
Old friend who advised Ehud to withdraw from the election to avoid losing to Arik.

Organizations (4)

Timeline (3 events)

1996
Election campaign during Hamas bombings.
Israel
1999
Election campaign referenced as a comparison.
Israel
2000
Camp David Summit (implied by mention of 'gone to Camp David').
Camp David

Locations (4)

Location Context

Relationships (2)

Ehud Barak Political Rivals Ariel Sharon (Arik)
Discusses losing the election to him and refusing unity coalition offers.
Ehud Barak Friends Unnamed Journalist
Described as 'an old friend of mine'.

Key Quotes (4)

"Long before election day, I realized my time as Prime Minister was up."
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"“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?”"
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"I’d never seen the objective as just staying in office."
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Quote #3
"But never in my life had I walked away from a challenge."
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Quote #4

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