Israeli Minister Barak Quits Politics

DONE

Updated Apr. 21, 2017 3:03PM EDT / Published Nov. 26, 2012 6:01AM EST

Oded Balilty / AP Photo

He’s done. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced his decision to quit politics on Monday, saying that the recent conflict in Gaza delayed a decision he’s been mulling for some time. At a Tel Aviv press conference, Barak said he will remain in his post until a new government is formed following the upcoming January elections. Barak, who said he felt he had “exhausted” his time in politics and wanted to spend more time with his family, reiterated his concerns that Iran remains the single greatest threat to Israel in the region.

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Israeli Minister Barak Quits Politics

Oded Balilty / AP Photo