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Obama, Hollande, May among dozens of world leaders to honor Peres at funeral

Obama, Hollande, May among dozens of world leaders to honor Peres at funeral

Presidents of France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Poland, Britain’s Prince Charles among those confirming their attendance at Friday funeral for 9th president   Israeli… Read More ›

Egypt, Jordan and other Arab rulers silent on Peres funeral

Egypt, Jordan and other Arab rulers silent on Peres funeral

No comment from Abdullah on death of Israeli peace advocate; Sissi and Abbas offer condolences; Egypt may send FM to funeral   Nearly a full… Read More ›

As 80 foreign leaders arrive and roads close, Jerusalem gears up for Shimon Peres funeral

As 80 foreign leaders arrive and roads close, Jerusalem gears up for Shimon Peres funeral

Public to pay last respects to former president as his body will lie in state at the Knesset all of Thursday, ahead of official ceremony… Read More ›

Extensive road closures expected for funeral and dignitaries

Extensive road closures expected for funeral and dignitaries

In addition to the dozens of world leaders and their extensive security escorts, thousands of mourners from across the country expected to arrive to bid… Read More ›

Speaker of the Knesset: ‘We are saying goodbye to our patriarch’

Speaker of the Knesset: ‘We are saying goodbye to our patriarch’

In a ceremony paying last respects to one of Israel’s founding fathers, flags were lowered to half-staff and officials eulogized the former President and Prime… Read More ›

Comment: End of an era – The many faces of Shimon Peres

Comment: End of an era – The many faces of Shimon Peres

After so many years, and so much doing, there is something in Peres’ bio for almost every Israeli to grab onto.   It is symbolic… Read More ›

A farewell to Peres, ‘the most intellectually curious leader in modern Zionism’

A farewell to Peres, ‘the most intellectually curious leader in modern Zionism’

Ambassador Ido Aharoni recounts the diplomatic lessons learned from Israel’s late ninth president.   Shimon Peres, of blessed memory, was perhaps the most intellectually curious… Read More ›

Peres to lie in state outside Knesset

Peres to lie in state outside Knesset

Peres’s body will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and tens of thousands of Israelis, in addition to politicians and foreign dignitaries… Read More ›

In Jerusalem, hours after Trump-Clinton face-off, we Americans hear our votes might really matter

In Jerusalem, hours after Trump-Clinton face-off, we Americans hear our votes might really matter

With their own version of the presidential debate, Marc Zell and Sheldon Schorer, reach out to the Israel-based 2 percent of the US electorate  … Read More ›

Shimon Peres urged Israel to dream and innovate

Shimon Peres urged Israel to dream and innovate

The former president and prime minister, who died Wednesday at the age of 93, embodied Israeli entrepreneurship   Former president Shimon Peres, who died Wednesday… Read More ›

Police forces withdrawing in Jerusalem

Police forces withdrawing in Jerusalem

Israel Police are beginning to withdraw from Jerusalem following a terror alert; the Force was sent to the main roads to set up roadblocks; no… Read More ›

A Jewish island – life in the first Jewish ghetto in Venice

A Jewish island – life in the first Jewish ghetto in Venice

The first Jewish ghetto was established in Venice 500 years ago this year, and for the first time, Jewish artifacts from the ghetto are on… Read More ›

As Peres’s condition deteriorates, his family comes to visit one last time

As Peres’s condition deteriorates, his family comes to visit one last time

Former President Shimon Peres is currently surrounded by his loved ones and close friends; after a degradation in his medical condition, it was decided that… Read More ›

Supreme Court to rule on Talansky retrial today

Supreme Court to rule on Talansky retrial today

Decision to determine whether 8 months will be added to former prime minister Olmert’s jail time.   The Supreme Court has announced that it will… Read More ›

Peres ‘changed course of human history,’ Obama says

Peres ‘changed course of human history,’ Obama says

A “soldier for the Jewish people,” Obama offered final thanks for the gift of his friendship and the “example of his leadership.”   US President… Read More ›

Shimon Peres, former president and veteran Israeli statesman, dies at 93

Shimon Peres, former president and veteran Israeli statesman, dies at 93

Senior statesman dies after suffering a stroke two weeks ago.   Shimon Peres, former president, former prime minister, former defense minister, former foreign minister, former… Read More ›

Comment: For Israel At Hofstra It Was Passover

Comment: For Israel At Hofstra It Was Passover

Trump vowed to immediately recognize undivided Jerusalem as Israel’s “undivided” capital if he’s elected. There was only passive reference to Israel in the 90-minute presidential… Read More ›

Two women attempt to approach PM in New York

Two women attempt to approach PM in New York

A report in Britain’s ‘Daily Mail’ claims Prime Minister Netanyahu’s security entourage was forced to push aside two women who approached him while shouting ‘free… Read More ›

Israeli teen travels Europe in search of Guinness world record

Israeli teen travels Europe in search of Guinness world record

Moran Hadid wants to break a record by traveling to more European destinations than anyone else under the age of 18. Israeli teenager Moran Hadid… Read More ›

AG: ‘If there’s reasonable suspicion, I’ll launch criminal investigation against PM’

AG: ‘If there’s reasonable suspicion, I’ll launch criminal investigation against PM’

In first interview since taking office, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit insists his ties with Netanyahu are not as close as some might believe and that… Read More ›