He has been the only Arab leader the Israelis trusted.

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As a leader, you are trusted only to the degree that people believe in your ability, consistency, integrity, and commitment to deliver.

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Julia Gillard publicly congratulated her friend and trusted colleague, as did Julie Bishop, the acting opposition leader.

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Churchill's attack on his trusted wartime deputy was immediately used by Attlee to highlight the difference between Churchill the war leader and Churchill the divisive political partisan.

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It helps explain his surprisingly strong partnership with Ehud Barak, the leader of the Labour Party (and a former army chief of staff and prime minister), trusted as the only man able to handle the big security issues.

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