Haaretz, Israel:  At an Independence Day reception held at the President's residence, the President, Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff were all asked to sing a song via live broadcast with vocalists who were on hand.  Defense Minister Ehud Barak chose, "I Am Here," the song by Haim Hefer and Dubi Seltzer, made famous by Yahoram Gaon.  "I return from an unsown land, I return from 1,000 incarnations," sang Barak with Harel Skaat.  "I am the man who always returns, returns."  Like the protagonist of the song, Barak is preparing for his big comeback.  All indications reveal that Barak is planning on a return to the Prime Minister's Office, and believes he has a good chance of succeeding Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.  He is preparing the groundwork.  Here are three examples:  First, the wide-ranging interview he gave to Haaretz, in which he addressed tough questions about the public's contempt for him, his wealth and the exclusive apartment in the Akirov Towers.  Second, the speech he delivered on the eve of Independence Day at the annual Defense Ministry Party, during which time he called upon Netanyahu to present a diplomatic plan that includes withdrawal from the West Bank, thereby preparing his excuse to escape from the government.  Last, the founding conference held yesterday for the straw party Atzmout, which he created and on behalf of which he promises to run in the next elections.  Ehud Barak?  Come back?  This insufferable man who scores zilch in public opinion polls and always quarrels with those around him?  The man who assumes official positions with great promise, and ends up a big disappointment?  The flaccid sidekick to Netanyahu, who talks with him a lot and ignores his advice?  Yes, that very same Barak; because only Barak provides an alternative to the don't-give-an-inch policy of the Likud and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman - a proposal backed by experience, charisma and a convincing depiction of strategic reality.  If indeed, the diplomatic tsunami Barak is warning about rolls in and Israel is condemned and isolated internationally because of its refusal to leave the territories and establish a Palestinian state there, the public will seek an alternative to the right-wing government's "Masada and Betar" policy.  If he plays his cards right, Barak will be there to draw the winning ace.  He has no party and he has no supporters, the skeptics will say.  That is true, but immaterial.  The historical leaders Barak admires - Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Moshe Dayan - were called upon to save their homelands during times of great distress because of their personalities and experience, not because of the number of registered voters they attracted or party machinations.  All three of them skipped back and forth among parties, depending on the mood of the moment, ignoring their platforms and institutions.  Ariel Sharon can also be added to the list.  When he was called to the flag, the political system lined up behind him and public opinion soared in the blink of an eye from loathing to admiration.  This could also happen to Ehud Barak.

My Comments:  The Word of God tells us that Jerusalem will be split and a seven year peace treaty will be made between Israel and Palestinians.  Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has already affirmed this will not happen on his watch.  Prime Minister Netanyahu has too much of the fear of God in him and a great regard for the sanctity of Jerusalem to promote such a thing; not so with Barak.  Barak is a "kept man" and he has already advised Prime Minister Netanyahu to prepare to relinquish the West Bank, so he has made his position known to the radicals.  It is obvious Barak is on the far left and just the man to help effect the division of God's land.  From the photo shot above, it seems Barack Obama has found a "kindred spirit" in Barak.  You can bet Barack Hussein Obama did not keep Barak waiting on him for dinner.  Hmmm, Barack and Barak, coincidence?  Where there is an evil will, Satan will find a way.