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        10/18/2009, Tishrei 30, 5770

      Ben-Ari: President Shamed the Memory of Ze'evi


      Member of Knesset Michael Ben-Ari (National Union) attacked on Sunday afternoon, words delivered by President Shimon Peres earlier in the day at a memorial for slain Tourism Minister Rechav'am Ze'evi, who was also known as Ghandi. Dr. Ben-Ari said, "The President shamed the memory of Gandhi when he turned him into a member of 'Peace Now' and claimed that Gandhi supported a Palestinian state in his youth."

      Ben-Ari continued, "Peres's obsession brought about the Oslo disaster and its murderous results, and he is doing everything, including twisting history around, to continue making his false claims."

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