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Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews.   The two biggest… Read More ›

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements.   The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Reports from Lebanese media claim one was wounded in the explosion that occurred near Metulla, northern Israel.   Lebanese media reported Wednesday that a mine… Read More ›

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

Nobel laureate and ex-president, who lost family members when Nazis reached Vishnyeva, ‘brought pride to our village through his life and accomplishments’   Residents of… Read More ›

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 ›