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Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak on the future of Gaza’s governance • Feb. 4, 2025, 6:46 AM ET (CBC)

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Also Known As Ehud Brog
Born February 12, 1942 (age 83) • Israel
Title / Office prime minister (1999-2001), Israel • foreign minister (1995-1996), Israel
Political Affiliation Israel Labour Party
Role In Arab-Israeli wars • two-state solution

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