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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
4
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
2
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence in congressional oversight)
File Size:
2.49 MB
Summary
This document appears to be page 128 from a memoir by Ehud Barak, stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee (likely related to an investigation involving Epstein, though Epstein is not mentioned on this specific page). The text details Barak's time as Defense Minister in 2009, focusing on his facilitation of aid to the Palestinians (specifically Salam Fayyad) and his diplomatic role in smoothing relations between the Netanyahu government and the Obama administration. It highlights his close relationships with US officials like Hillary Clinton and Bob Gates, contrasting his reception in Washington with that of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ehud Barak | Narrator / Minister of Defense |
Author of the text (indicated by header '/ BARAK /'), discussing his role in Israeli-US relations and dealings with t...
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| Salam Fayyad | Palestinian Leader (Prime Minister) |
Recipient of assistance from Barak regarding infrastructure and economics in the West Bank.
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| Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu | Prime Minister of Israel |
Described as agnostic on Fayyad's efforts, politically maneuvering credit/blame, and eventually announcing a settleme...
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| Bob Gates | US Secretary of Defense |
Mentioned as a key contact for Barak; former deputy security adviser to HW Bush and head of CIA.
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| Hillary Clinton | US Secretary of State |
Met with Barak; described their talks as 'wonderful' and referred to Barak as a longtime friend.
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| Barack Obama | US President |
Referenced via 'the Obama administration'.
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| George H. W. Bush | Former US President |
Mentioned to establish Bob Gates' background.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Kirya |
Israeli Ministry of Defense Headquarters.
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| Ben-Gurion Airport |
Location where VIP treatment was set up for economists.
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| Obama Administration |
US Government administration in 2009.
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| CIA |
Central Intelligence Agency (referenced regarding Bob Gates' history).
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| State Department |
US Department of State; location of meetings between Barak and Clinton.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document stamp (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011885).
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Timeline (3 events)
Summer/Autumn 2009
Unspecified (likely 2009)
Conference of international economists.
Israel
International economists
Business people
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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City on the northern edge of the West Bank; received direct fuel supply.
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Region mentioned in context of Jenin.
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Country mentioned.
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Location of Barak's trips as Defense Minister.
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Relationships (3)
Clinton stated: 'As longtime friends do, much was said.'
Barak prodding Bibi on settlements; Bibi using Barak as a shield against right-wing criticism.
Knew key figures from earlier incarnations in their public lives.
Key Quotes (2)
"It wasn't me. It was Barak."Source
— Benjamin Netanyahu
(Deflecting complaints from the political right regarding aid to Palestinians.)
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Quote #1
"As longtime friends do, much was said. And much didn't need to be said."Source
— Hillary Clinton
(Describing her meeting with Ehud Barak to reporters.)
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Quote #2
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