Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has announced that he will quit politics after the January 22 national elections, shaking up the country’s political system just weeks ahead of general elections.
At a press conference held at the defense ministry in Tel Aviv, Barak said he is "resigning from political life." He said he made this decision because he wants to spend more time with his family. He also said he has had enough of politics and should let other young new candidates join the parliament.
The veteran politician gained popularity during Israel’s recent "Operation Pillar of Defense". Barak’s sudden announcement quashed a rumored link-up with former Kadima party chairwoman Tsipi Livni in a new political party to compete in the coming political battle.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has announced that he will quit politics after the January 22 national elections, shaking up the country’s political system just weeks ahead of general elections.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has announced that
he will quit politics after the January 22 national
elections, shaking up the country’s political system
just weeks ahead of general elections.
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