SHIMON PERES z"l

Ex-Director of Samaria council: I won’t attend Peres’ funeral

Benny Katzover mentioned Peres’ good deeds at the beginning of his career but cant forget the damage he did

Bahrain minister in surprise tribute to Shimon Peres

Foreign Minister of Arab country pays tribute to Peres, inviting swift condemnation from colleagues, calling Peres a 'killer of children'.

Bill Clinton pays his final respects to Shimon Peres

The public is invited to the Knesset plaza to pay their final respect to the former President and PM, last of the founding generation.

Nissim Ze'ev remembers Peres as a man who respected Torah

In former Shas Party MK Nissim Ze’ev's assessment, Shimon Peres changed his views on the Middle East in his final years.

His security detail never left his side

Peres' security detail protected him for over 40 years, staying with him day and night, indoors or outdoors, rain or shine. Picures inside.

U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for Peres

President Barack Obama orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of former Israeli President.

Nachala movement leader:

'Peres played a role in the settlement enterprise'

Daniella Weiss points out Peres’s contribution to the settlement enterprise in Judea and Samaria, but also can't forget Oslo.

Peres's hometown says goodbye

Residents of Shimon Peres’s hometown in Belarus pay their respects outside his childhood home.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.

White House confirms Obama will attend Peres's funeral

White House confirms that President Obama will lead the American delegation to take part in Shimon Peres's funeral.

Jewish groups around the world laud Peres

Jewish groups in Israel, US, and the world, praise Shimon Peres as statesman and peacemaker.

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Speaker Edelstein: 'When I visited Peres last week, I was optimistic, sure that he'll be there at the open of the Knesset winter session.'

'Sonya cooked, Shimon washed the dishes'

Former Chief Rabbi Lau remembers Peres the man: 'We can learn from his how to be stubborn, to stand up for our principles and not give up.'

'Shimon Peres eliminated Israel's deadliest enemy'

Elyakim Haetzni of Kiryat Arba wonders 'how many of the Arabs whom Peres made into leaders will show up at his funeral?'

'Peres devoted his life to our nation and peace'

Netanyahu responds to passing of former President, recalls his first encounter with him 40 years ago.

Hamas celebrates Peres' death

'The Palestinian people are happy at the death of this criminal,' says Hamas spokesperson.

Unprecedented preparations for Peres funeral

World leaders to converge on Har Herzl this Friday for massive state funeral for Shimon Peres.

Peres passes away

'One of the founding fathers of Israel'

Israel’s ninth President and former Prime Minister Shimon Peres dies at 93 after suffering a major stroke.

Hemi Peres: My father built our future

Former president's family speaks out after his death.

Netanyahu: Peres a 'visionary' who championed defense of Israel

Prime Minister eulogizes former rival and 1996 election opponent as 'visionary' who 'strengthened Israel's defense.'

Obama, Clinton, world leaders to attend Peres funeral

Obama, Clinton among world leaders set to travel to Israel Friday for funeral of former President Shimon Peres.

‘Todah rabah, Shimon’: Obama offers passionate farewell to Peres

President Obama, Clinton family praise former President Peres following announcement of his death. 'He was a dreamer'.

Bennett: Last of Israel's founding fathers has left us

'I'll miss Peres,' says Education Minister after former President dead at 93.

Peres' family members called to hospital to say goodbye

Doctors for former Israeli President say his condition has declined significantly, they've called his family members to come part from him.

Small improvement in Peres' condition

The condition of 9th President Shimon Peres is stable and there is a small improvement in his breathing.

Watch: President visits former president in hospital

Former president Peres remains in critical condition at the Sheba Medical Center. President Rivlin calls him 'a true hero for Israel'.

Doctors decreasing Peres' sedative dosage

Doctors are gradually decreasing the dosage of sedatives used on former President Shimon Peres after CT scan shows stable condition

Peres's condition unchanged

Former president is in serious but stable condition at the ICU in Sheba Hospital.

Peres continues to be in serious, but stable, condition

Former President Shimon Peres is in serious but stable condition, following his stroke earlier this week.

Trump sends well wishes to Peres

Republican presidential candidate sends a personal letter to Israel’s former President, wishing him a swift recovery from his stroke.

Peres' condition sees 'real improvement' but still serious

Former President Shimon Peres' condition continues to improve in small increments following stroke, but still serious.

'Next few days critical for Peres' says senior neurologist

Head of Neurology Dept. at Beilinson Hospital discusses former president's stroke and says: "He has impressive biology and willpower."

Basel Ghattas bashes Peres, MKs react in outrage

Politicians reacted with outrage to a statement made by Basel Gahttas, MK from the Arab Joint List, against former president Shimon Peres.

Doctors claim improvement in Peres's condition

Director of Sheba hospital and Peres's personal physician stress that he is in serious condition but shows positive signs of responsiveness.

Arab MK: 'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

Arab MK Basel Ghattas doesn't join in get-well wishes for Shimon Peres. 'He's a tyrant who's committed war crimes against us.'

Peres' son: My father is getting better as time goes on

Former President Shimon Peres' condition was stable throughout the night; 'No immediate threat to his life.'

Peres's son:

'We will have to make difficult decisions'

Former President's son, Chemi Peres, says the family is going through a difficult time following his father's serious stroke.

Shimon Peres hospitalized after stroke

Former President Shimon Peres suffered a stroke and was hurried to Sheba Hospital. His condition is being evaluated.

Peres 'ready to go back to work' after pacemaker operation

Former President successfully passed a pacemaker implantation yesterday.

Peres given pacemaker

Former Israeli President likely to be released from hospital by Tuesday following successful operation.

Peres joins Snapchat

Former President Shimon Peres joins the social media craze: 'I turned 93 this week, and it seemed like just the right age to join Snapchat.'

Soldiers surprise Shimon Peres with present for 93rd birthday

Former President Shimon Peres interrupted during speech by soldiers singing happy birthday. Peres turned 93 today.

Peres: Trump's foreign policy vision a 'mistake'

Former Israeli president appears to criticize Republican presidential nominee's foreign policy vision.

President Rivlin sends condolence letter to French president

President Reuven Rivlin declares solidarity with France following latest terror attack.

Israeli presidents past and present bid farewell to Elie Wiesel

'Hero of the Jewish people, giant of humanity'; President Rivlin, Shimon Peres, pay tribute to Elie Wiesel.

Peres: My heart is with the Turkish people

President Shimon Peres responds to the attack in Istanbul that left 41 dead.

Memories and reflections at Entebbe 40-year anniversary event

At emotional event organized by Peres, Defense Minister during historic operation, Entebbe hostages recount their experiences.

Peres to meet children rescued at Entebbe to mark anniversary

In a special event on the 40th anniversary of Entebbe operation, Shimon Peres to honor those who were children at the time.

Pope to Peres: No one has right to kill in name of religion

Former President Shimon Peres meets with Pope Francis in Rome, discuss terror and peace process.

Peres: My grandfather's will to me was simply 'Be a Jew'

Former President talks about his grandfather, who was murdered in the Holocaust. 'Hitler murdered us because of Mount Sinai.'

Peres wishes Queen Elizabeth happy birthday; 'Life begins at 90'

Ninth President of the State of Israel send special video greeting, written note to British Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday.

Peres gets snubbed from presidential ceremony

Shimon Peres, former president and PM, wasn't invited to event honoring former presidents and PMs due to 'a mishap.'

French PM to Peres: We must unite in struggle against terorrism

Peres meets with Manuel Valls to discuss terrorism and anti-Semitism, offers Israeli counter-terror expertise.

Religious leaders in Paris: Enough with the bloodshed

In light of Brussels attack, Shimon Peres and Paris mayor meet with religious leaders in a unanimous call against terrorism.

Watch: Biden arrives in Israel, in the heart of terror wave

US Vice President lands in the heart of storm of terror, as deadly attack strikes nearby. Declares US commitment to Israel's security.

Naomi Campbell to make first Israel visit for Women's Day

Former President Shimon Peres to award international supermodel at special Women Leading Change conference.

South African Muslims call to arrest Peres

Muslim Lawyers Association of South Africa asks prosecutor to arrest former Israeli President during his upcoming visit to the country.

Peres: We achieved Oslo because of our strength in Dimona

Former president claims direct connection between the perceived strength of Israel due to the Dimona program and the Arab desire for Oslo.

Shimon Peres released from hospital

Former President Shimon Peres has been released from Sheba Medical Center, two days after suffering slight heart arrhythmia.

Peres 'feels well', but to remain in hospital

92-year-old former Israeli President was hospitalized with chest pains and irregular heartbeat.