Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon was an influential Israeli political and military leader, serving as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006. Born in 1928, he gained fame as an army general during Israel's wars, particularly for his controversial role in the 1982 Lebanon War. In politics, he was known for his strong stance on security and a complex approach to peace negotiations. Sharon initiated the disengagement from Gaza in 2005, which involved evacuating settlements. His career was marked by bold decisions and significant controversies, and he suffered a stroke in 2006, which left him in a comatose state until his death in 2014.