Campaign ads for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak branded opposition leader Ariel Sharon a warmonger, challenging Sharon’s self-portrayal as a peacemaker. For his part, Sharon’s campaign accused Barak of breaking the promises he made before he was elected in 1999.
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