This 11th Prime Minister of Israel, elected in 2001, is considered by many Israelis to be a strong leader battling terrorism. Many critics, however, particularly in the Arab world, refer to him as "the Butcher of Beirut" and have sought his prosecution as a war criminal.
Correct answer: A. Ariel Sharon
- A. Ariel Sharon
- B. Yitzak Rabin
- C. Ehud Barak
- D. Shimon Peres
Explanation
Ariel Sharon became Israel’s prime minister in 2001 and was strongly associated with Israel’s response to terrorism and the Palestinian conflict. His role in the 1982 Lebanon War led critics to call him the “Butcher of Beirut.”
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