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Israel's Ehud Barak Quits Politics

Description:In a surprise announcement on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said he's quitting politics and won't run in the January 22 national election. A main architect of Israel's policy towards Iran's nuclear programme, Barak said he wants to dedicate more time to his family and says he's had enough of political life. (1:11)

Source: Reuters

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