In which year did Ehud Barak end his first term as the leader of Labor Party?
1999
2001
2003
2005
Answer
Ehud Barak's first term as leader of the Labor Party ended in 2001, when he was defeated in the party's primary election by Ariel Sharon. Barak had been elected party leader in 1999, and had led the party to victory in the 1999 general election. However, he was unable to achieve a lasting peace agreement with the Palestinians, and his popularity declined.
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