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Barak leads Labour towards Netanyahu
19/03
LABOUR is set to join the new Israeli Government of Benjamin Netanyahu after a dramatic about-face yesterday by party leader Ehud Barak, who said only weeks ago that Labour needed a period in opposition to rebuild itself after its poor showing in last month's election.
The change in position means Mr Barak is almost certain to retain his position as Defence Minister, one of the most powerful portfolios in Israel. Mr Barak is Israel's most decorated soldier, and given his military experience, emerged as one of the major political decision-makers in the recent war in Gaza, and as a senior hands-on military strategist.
