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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak (indicated by the header '/ BARAK / 36'). It details his geopolitical strategy upon taking office (circa 1999), specifically prioritizing peace negotiations with Syria to facilitate a troop withdrawal from Lebanon and neutralize Hizbollah. It also describes an early meeting with Yasir Arafat at the Erez crossing to affirm commitment to the Oslo peace process. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was obtained during a US congressional investigation, likely related to inquiries regarding Jeffrey Epstein's associates.