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Should Israel have waited before invading Gaza?
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Should Israel have waited before invading Gaza?

Could Israel have waited longer to start its war in Gaza? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer asked former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak if Israel had fallen into a trap in the way it’s fighting the war against Hamas.

How Netanyahu used Hamas to avoid talks of a two-state solution
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How Netanyahu used Hamas to avoid talks of a two-state solution

Israel’s government doesn’t want a two-state solution with Palestine, says former prime minister Ehud Barak on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer.

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Podcast: The path to a two-state solution for Israel & Palestine: Former PM Ehud Barak's perspective

Listen: Is a two-state solution still possible for Israel and Palestine? Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister of Israel, joins Ian Bremmer of the GZERO World Podcast to discuss the ongoing war with Hamas, the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and whether the idea of a two-state solution with Palestine is still realistic.

Is an Israel-Palestine two-state solution possible?
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Is an Israel-Palestine two-state solution possible?

Is a two-state solution still possible for Israel and Palestine? Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak weighs in, with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

Ian Explains: Why Israeli-Palestinian peace talks at Camp David came close but failed in 2020
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Ian Explains: Why Israeli-Palestinian peace talks at Camp David came close but failed in 2020

The last best chance at peace between Israel and Palestine included bowling and baseball at a wooded retreat in rural Maryland.

Ehud Barak interview: Israeli democracy on the chopping block
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Ehud Barak interview: Israeli democracy on the chopping block

Israel's delicate balance between democracy and political power is under threat, as the government's proposed judiciary overhaul poses a significant risk to the checks and balances of its political system. On GZERO World, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak warns that the judicial overhaul, backed by coalition members, would undermine the independence of the courts and leave the executive branch unchecked.

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

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.

Israel's government legal but not legitimate, says former PM Ehud Barak
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Israel's government legal but not legitimate, says former PM Ehud Barak

Is Israel's democracy in danger? On GZERO World, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak sits down with Ian Bremmer to discuss what Barak thinks is the hidden agenda of the current government's judicial overhaul.

How Bibi could end Israel's democracy (or get ousted)
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How Bibi could end Israel's democracy (or get ousted)

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has a chilling warning about the future of Israeli democracy: The government's judicial overhaul plan puts the very foundations of Israeli democracy at risk. In an interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, Barak explains that the reforms could erode the independence of the courts and weaken minority protections.

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Podcast: Why Netanyahu critic Ehud Barak calls Israel's government "clearly illegitimate"

Listen: As Israel grapples with political and social turmoil, the debate over judicial reform has become a crucial battleground for the country's future direction. In a conversation with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, they delve into the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed reforms that would give the executive branch sweeping control over the composition of the Supreme Court and allow parliament to overturn court rulings with a simple majority.