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Ehud Barak Makes Surprise Visit To Washington

by Igor Bobic

02.11.13 | 5:36 am

Outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak made a surprise trip to the United States on Monday, according to Haaretz. Barak, who announced he will be retiring from politics, is to meet with intelligence and defense officials in Washington, DC.

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Igor Bobic Igor Bobic is the assistant editor of Talking Points Memo, helping oversee the site's coverage of politics and policy in Washington. While originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor feels best at home on the beaches of Southern California. He can be reached at igor@talkingpointsmemo.com.