Ehud Barak : (6) " An independent, strong, thriving and peaceful State of Israel is the vengeance of the dead. " - Ehud Barak " Prime Minister Menachem Begin ordered the destruction of an Iraqi nuclear reactor near Baghdad in 1981. This action delayed an Iraqi bomb by at least 15 years. The whole world condemned Israel – only to realize later how farsighted it had been. " - Ehud Barak " I hope any government formed in Egypt will understand there is no choice but to maintain the framework of international agreements, which include the peace agreement with Israel. " - Ehud Barak " Ladies and gentlemen, the relevant question is not when Iran will get the bomb. The relevant question is at what stage can we no longer stop Iran from getting the bomb. " - Ehud Barak " Iran sees India, China, Pakistan and, allegedly, Israel around them with nuclear weapons. " - Ehud Barak " ISIS has never fought a real battle. " - Ehud Barak