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Did Ehud Barak serve as deputy prime minister under Benjamin Netanyahu?

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Yes, Ehud Barak served as deputy prime minister under Benjamin Netanyahu from 1999 to 2001. Barak was appointed to the position by Netanyahu after winning the 1999 Israeli legislative election. He served as deputy prime minister until he resigned in 2001 to run for prime minister in the 2001 Israeli legislative election. Barak lost the election to Ariel Sharon, who became prime minister.
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