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From tragedy to resilience: The story of Israel according to former PM Barak

From tragedy to resilience: The story of Israel according to former PM Barak | GZERO World

What does it truly mean to give the ultimate sacrifice? And how can we give meaning to those who have made it?

These were questions that former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak delved into in a recent interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

Barak, who spent 36 years in uniform and lost many friends, shared two anecdotes to illustrate the magnitude of sacrifice for Israel. It is a country, he says, that has used its tragic past to build a resilient present.

Watch the episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer: How Bibi could end Israel's democracy (or get ousted)

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