The father and friend that was Shimon Peres
“To me he was a young man who used his creative skills to get us to eat. Who cut sandwiches into triangles and diamonds,” recalls… Read More ›
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Fearing disturbances, police nab extremists ahead of Peres funeral
Several Jews and Arabs detained day before ceremony for late president Shimon Peres, though no specific threat mentioned; security upped for Abbas Police rounded… Read More ›
Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’
On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›
Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeral, ‘send message of peace’
Netanyahu said to okay visit after Palestinian leader contacts authorities to coordinate attendance with PA delegation; other Arab heads expected to skip service Palestinian… Read More ›
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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’
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’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
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 ›
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