Ariel Sharon: Making a Difference Introduction

My thesis for this paper is that Ariel Sharon was one of the most important figures in Israel’s history and, despite the controversy surrounding him, he has had a profound effect on the current nature and state of Israel today. He has been in the Israeli military as an officer and fought in many of Israel's major wars. After his military career was over, he entered into the realm of politics where he occupied countless different posts on his way to becoming the Israeli Prime Minister. Though many of his decisions were controversial, he has undoubtedly had a great effect on the way that Israel is today. That is why I chose to do this project on him - for better or for worse, he has most definitely had a lasting impact on Israel and the world.