Barak, Ehud
In a move aimed at reinvigorating the US-Israel relationship, President Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak have launched a series of initiatives to strengthen ties between the two nations. The focus of their efforts is a peace deal with Israel, with Clinton promising to contact Syrian President Hafez Assad
Barak, Ehud
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak on Monday cautioned that Israel has limits to what it will accept in peace talks with Syria, as he and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright pushed to revive long-stalled negotiations. The cautious tone from Mr. Barak contrasted with the optimism of officials
Barak, Ehud
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian President Yassir Arafat held a 75-minute meeting at the Erez checkpoint, expressing confidence in a fresh start for the stalled peace process. Mr. Barak committed to implementing all outstanding peace accords, but refrained from dismantling Jewish settlements in the West Bank at present.
Barak, Ehud
The American Jewish Congress has called on the Palestinian Authority Chairman, Yasir Arafat, to cancel an anti-Israel United Nations Convention scheduled to be convened in Geneva on July 15, the same day that Israel's new Prime Minister Ehud Barak will meet with President Clinton in the White House.
Barak, Ehud
Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres delivered a key address to Israeli and Arab peace activists in Cairo, where he expressed confidence in the region's new leader, Ehud Barak, and his commitment to peace. Peres stated that Barak was serious about withdrawing Israeli troops from Lebanon by next
Netanyahu, Benjamin
American political strategists, including James Carville, Robert Shrum, and Stanley Greenberg, were instrumental in helping Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak win a landslide victory over incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The advisors, who were paid a reported $400,000 for their services, brought their expertise in saturation polling, focus groups,
Barak, Ehud
In a surprising turn of events, Ehud Barak has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Israel, defeating incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu in a landslide victory. The election marked a significant shift in the country's politics, as voters rejected Netanyahu's hard-line positions and opted for a
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As Benjamin Netanyahu left the polling place, he was defiant, combative, and unapologetic, even as his defeat became clear. During his three-year tenure, Netanyahu's leadership left a lasting impact on Israel, marked by division, strained relations with friends, and a failed peace process. Despite his charisma and ability
Barak, Ehud
As Benjamin Netanyahu conceded defeat to Ehud Barak in Israel's general election, many Arabs across the region breathed a sigh of relief. However, despite initial optimism, many are wary of Barak's past hard-line stances and question whether he will truly offer a fresh start in the
Netanyahu, Benjamin
The Israeli parliament has voted overwhelmingly for early elections, effectively freezing the peace talks with the Palestinians. The decision was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faced opposition from within its own coalition, with some members unhappy with his new peace policies. The elections are expected to
Netanyahu, Benjamin
The Israeli government has formally frozen its two-month-old peace accord with the Palestinians, a move aimed at bolstering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position ahead of expected elections. Netanyahu's ruling coalition is on the brink of collapse, and he is seeking to capitalize on right-wing support to
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Newt Gingrich, the House speaker, reiterated his opposition to the release of Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard as part of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking in a suburban Atlanta town in the midst of a heated Middle Eastern peace conference, Gingrich expressed his deep
