shimon peres

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Irish Foreign Affairs Minister to attend funeral of former Israeli president Shimon Peres

A massive security operation is in place in Jerusalem today for the funeral of former Israeli president Shimon Peres.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Israel pays respects to Shimon Peres as leaders arrive for funeral

Thousands of Israelis have flocked to parliament to view the casket of Shimon Peres, paying final respects to the former president and prime minister whose life story mirrored that of his country.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Path of peace - Death of Shimon Peres

The death of Shimon Peres marks the departure of the last major figure of Israel’s founding generation. Whether he will be remembered as a peacemaker or a warmonger depends on which side of the Middle East conflict he is viewed.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Many lives of Israel’s last founding father - Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres was a gifted leader, an eloquent speaker, and a source of ideas. But most important, he was a leader who had a vision and a message, writes Itamar Rabinovich

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016