So Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister of Israel has left the Labour Party. Big deal, this guy was about to be ousted anyways. He says in his speech that he is following in the steps of other great leaders who have split from their parties (such as Ariel Sharon). There is a difference though, Barak was about to lose his job.
Although I must give respect where it was due, Israel has not seen as decorated a soldier as Ehud Barak. He was a true military man, and I do not for a second doubt his love for the state of Israel. His political career however, has been lackluster at best. His term as PM was horrible, and he led the Labour party to its worst showing EVER!!!
Israel does not need another political party. They need new blood to step into Knesset and make some noise. Quite a few years ago in Canada Preston Manning stormed onto the political scene and became leader of the opposition. That shook things up. In Israel, you already have the parties, they need new leaders.
Although I do not live in Israel, the economy there is good. People are making Aliyah daily. ELAL is now privatized, and I believe that the country needs to focus on building a strong economy. Build trade relations with China and other far east countries. Strengthen ties with Canada and the US. Netanyahu can do this. Barak proved to be an incapable leader. I am not saying that Bibi is the ideal leader, but Barak will not take his place any time soon.
Ehud Barak is a legend in his own mind. He is a nobody on the political spectrum that is the Knesset. Yes, he has a Minister position, but really, his career in politics is over. There are people who are very hungry to lead the State of Israel such as Tzipi Livni and Bibi. Barak will get lost in that fight, and his new Atzmaout party will only split votes.
Ehud, do yourself a favor and retire altogether!
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