Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon (February 27, 1928 – January 11, 2014), born Ariel Scheinermann, was an Israeli general and politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel until his stroke and coma in 2006. Known for his military career and controversial political views, Sharon was a prominent figure in Israeli politics for several decades. In Hebrew, his name is spelled אריאל שרון. In Russian, it is Ариэль Шарон, and in Arabic, it is أريئيل شارون. Sharon's political career was marked by his support for the settlement movement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as his role in several key military operations, including the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. His tenure as Prime Minister saw the implementation of the Disengagement Plan from Gaza, which involved the withdrawal of Israeli settlers and military forces from the Gaza Strip. Sharon's legacy remains a subject of intense debate, with supporters praising his leadership and pragmatism, while critics accuse him of being a warmonger and an obstacle to peace.