Ehud Barak is an Israeli leader who served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. He was an influential leader, both in Israel and internationally.<br /> Barak was born in Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, Israel, in 1942. He joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in 1961 and served as operations commander during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.<br />In 1979, Barak was appointed Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, and he served until 1983. In this capacity, he played an important role in peace negotiations with Egypt.<br />In 1995, Barak was elected Prime Minister of Israel. As Prime Minister, he continued peace efforts with the Palestinians, and he also attempted to improve Israel's relations with the Arab world.<br />However, Barak's efforts to achieve peace with Palestine reached a dead end. He also faced criticism for his handling of the conflict in Kosovo.<br />In 2001, Barak lost the general election to Ariel Sharon. He then served as Israel's Minister of Defense from 2001 to 2003.<br />Barak was a complex and influential leader. He was a successful military leader, and he also played an important role in the Middle East peace process. https://youtu.be/rwHj0jGwqb8
