Happy birthday! Ehud Barak turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
Jerusalem
Last updated on February 12, 2025

The iconic and legendary politician turns 83 on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Hot news

Buzz July 17, 2025
Ehud Barak goes ‘Gangnam Style’
International July 17, 2025
Ehud Barak, Time's ‘Person of the Year’ 2025?
Rumor Central July 2025
Is Ehud Barak secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Ehud Barak has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Barak, a cultural icon

Born in Mishmar HaSharon on February 12, 1942, Ehud Barak's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Israelian history. Barak's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ehud hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ehud Barak as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Ehud, you're the best!