In his belief in the State of Israel and its people, Prime Minister Barak started his term with the will to build a more secure and just State of Israel: a country that flourishes economically while ensuring education, health care and employment for all  residents. In 4Cr-seeking power, he became a former Chief of Military Intelligence; in January 1986, Chief of the Central Command, and in May 1987 he was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff. In the course of his military service, Ehud Barak was awarded the "Distinguished Service Medal" and four additional citations for outstanding courage and valor in battle, making him the most decorated soldier in the history of the Israel Defence Forces. On April 1, 1991, Ehud Barak was appointed Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. In the May 1999 election, Ehud Barak, the "One Israel" candidate, was elected Prime Minister by an overwhelming majority of 56% in comparison for 44% to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Likud candidate.

Then and before the distressing backstabbinb in his own country after the failed Camp David attempt he said in full power: "The whirl and stress of events around us does not cloud our longer view of the State's staggering achievements since its founding. We must remember where we were just 50 years ago: a poor, makeshift settlement absorbing Jews from all over the world. Very quickly, with tremendous and unprecedented effort, we have succeeded in building a robust, modern economy; we have increased our population a full tenfold; we have integrated millions of immigrants from cultures spanning the globe and created our own culture; we have developed a highly advanced legal system, and a judiciary admired around the world; we have trade and diplomatic relations with over 120 countries; and we have weathered several wars to become the strongest and most secure country in our region."

In the meantime he has set foot on what he then fully believed to be the right path for Israel towards prosperity, security, and equal opportunity, and for it to assume its rightful place in the international arena. In order to succeed in this mission he attempted to build sturdy bridges to carry the Israeli people into the 21st century. In Camp David he made bold and subtle suggestions to formulate clear guidelines and objectives that the Israel he thinks of can meet - and met with as fierce an opposition as former Prime Minister Rabin who was assassinated  on November 4, 1995 over it. Thus he had  his chance to be serious about his neediness to do whatever it takes, and to leave no stone unturned on the way to check whether it's possible to make a peace with the neighbors without violating vital Israeli interests.

But, then to provide an §3-outlet for 9Cr-political neediness he emphasized, it takes two to tango. We cannot impose it upon them. We are ready, and if a partner will be there, there will be peace. However rather than taken the then chances and admit Israel's neediness and use his power to open Israel up for the lesson President Clinton was pointing at, he had to muster its courage yet again to force its issue...

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