SHIMON PERES z"l

Peres to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: You Strengthen the Jewish Nation

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in consolation visit to President Peres, who says, “Your Torah knowledge strengthens the nation.”

Sonia Peres: The Woman Behind the Image

Although the late Sonia Peres avoided the spotlight, she apparently had another side, says Dr. Ilan Ben-Ami of the Open University.

PM Netanyahu: Sonia Peres Set Example of Modesty

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu praised the late First Lady Sonia Peres Thursday as setting an example of modesty for the country.

First Lady, Sonia Peres, Passes Away

Sonya Peres, wife of Israel's President Shimon Peres, will be buried tomorrow in Ben Shemen. She was 87.

'Rosen Effect' May Lead To Anti-Peres Protests

Families hit by terrorism may protest against President Peres for his involvement in Oslo, in a continuation of the “Rosen Effect” precedent.

Napolitano Meets with Peres in Jerusalem

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is in Israel to review security measures at Ben-Gurion Int'l Airport on a multi-national tour.

New Center for Drug Recovery in Southern Israel

President Peres was in the Negev Sunday to inaugurate the south's first rehabilitation center. He called for faster development.

Peres Says Knesset Wants Two States, Nationalists Walk Out

President Shimon Peres told legislators that a “majority” of the Knesset supports “two states.” “Ketzaleh” led a walkout of the National Union.

Iran, Lebanon Walk Out on Peres Friendship Speech

President Peres tells UN that there's “enough room for friendship in the Middle East” but Iran, Lebanon walk out.

Peres, Pope to Discuss Peace Talks

President Shimon Peres plans to meet with Pope Benedict XVI to discuss peace talks, Gilad Shalit, Iran and more.

Arabs Turn Down Peres Invitation

Pres. Peres has invited Arabs to take part in nightly meals to break the Ramadan fast but they have turned him down and protested outside his home.

Peres Calls Britain ‘Pro-Arab, Anti-Israel'

British policies have always been "pro-Arab” and "anti-Israel," President Peres told a Jewish website. Britain is up in arms over the statements.

Peres in Croatia, Mourns 'Sheer Sadism' of Holocaust Camp

Peres and Croatian President Ivo Josipovic hold a memorial ceremony at the notorious Jasenovac camp.

Peres Calls on Jews to Pray for Israel and ‘Come Home’

Peres, citing the international attempt to make Israel illegitimate, told the Jewish Agency, “We are a people with faith. It is time to pray.”

President Peres in S. Korea, Meets Robot in Science Park

President Shimon Peres, in South Korea to boost economic ties, also did his part for aliyah, encouraging a robot to get "upgraded" in Israel.

Peres Visits Wounded Soldiers, Offers Thanks

President Peres visits soldiers wounded in clash on Gaza-bound boats.

Peres Salutes Red Army 65 Years after Defeat of Nazi Germany

President Peres is saluting the Red Army on its victory over the Nazis 65 years ago in the war that cost the lives of 200,000 Jewish soldiers.

Visiting Panamanian President Heaps Praise on Israel

Visiting President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli effused support for Israel, "guardian of the world's capital, Jerusalem".

Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'

Jews are as old as the Ten Commandments and as new as nano-technology, says President Peres. "A great call for Jewish spiritual revival" exists.

Israeli Youths Speak their Minds in Knesset

The Knesset hosted a group of Israeli teenagers in the plenum after Tu B'Shvat, letting them speak from the rostrum for the first time in history.

Winners of Prestigious Wolf Prize Announced

Israeli Minister of Education and Wolf Foundation Council Chair, Mr. Gideon Sa'ar, has announced the recipients of the 2010 Wolf Prizes.

Peres to German Lawmakers: 'Bring Nazis to Justice'

Israel's president urged German lawmakers Wednesday to bring the last Nazi criminals to justice as era of the Holocaust begins to close.

Peres in Copenhagen: Pollution Travels without Passports

President Peres said in Copenhagen that pollution has no borders. He wants Israel to be a “regional laboratory for the environment.

Israel's Peres at Controversial Climate Conference

President Shimon Peres is representing the State of Israel at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen.

President Peres Stars on YouTube

Octogenerian President Peres is up to date with YouTube. He is to launch his own channel on Tuesday in the presence of YouTube founder Chad Harley.

Peres: Israel is Not Corrupt

President Peres, speaking at a conference in Eilat, said Ben Gurion told him to “be a moral person” and added, "Israel is not a corrupt country.

Peres Discusses Terror with 'Juniper Cobra' Soldiers

President Peres meets with troops taking part in the joint Israel-US 'Juniper Cobra' exercise, discusses the terrorist threat.

Obama Praises Contributions of 'Shimon' in Israel-US Affairs

President Barack Obama casually referred to Israel's president by his first name in a breezy videotape at the 2009 'Facing Tomorrow' conference.

Peres: We Won't Let Hostile Majority Judge Us

President Shimon Peres says that Israel “will not allow a majority that is hostile to Israel to judge us,” calls on UN to condemn Iran.

Peres May Have Arranged Russian-US Deal on Missiles and Iran

Peres emerges as a key in Obama’s ditching a planned defense shield system in Poland. One theory: Russia agreed to back sanctions against Iran.

President’s Collapse Recharges 'Energizer Peres’

President Shimon Peres returned to work Sunday, as if his collapse Saturday night was only a nap. Netanyahu: “You can’t stop Shimon.”

Peres Collapses, Recovers at Tel Aviv Event

President Peres collapsed while speaking to young leaders at a Tel Aviv event. He regained consciousnes but will spend the night in the hospital.

Report: Obama to Mediate Israel-PA Meeting

American media is reporting that U.S. President Obama plans to moderate talks between Israeli and Palestinian Authority leaders in one month.

Lieberman Warns Against Unilateral PA Moves

FM Lieberman meets with Blair and Solana, and warns against unilateral attempts to create a PA state.

Is Peres Acting Foreign Minister?

President Shimon Peres has been filling a vacuum left by partially-shunned Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Newsweek reports.

Peres Reveals Hizbullah Has 80,000 Missiles

President Peres revealed to a Kuwaiti newspaper that Hizbullah has 80,000 missiles, twice the number previously estimated.

Poll: Russian Immigrants Tougher on Arabs, Stronger on Yesha

A new survey reveals that a whopping 77 percent of immigrants from the Former Soviet Union support the transfer of Arabs out of the Jewish State.

'Gedera-Hadera' Cancelled, Peres Joins 'Oz' Protesters

Yishai allows refugees to enter central Israel, Peres calls for illegal entrants' children to be granted residency.

Peres to Assad: Choose Between Golan and Iran

The Golan is negotiable, but Israel will not hand it over while Syria continues its ties with Iran and Hizbullah, said President Peres.

Peres’s Security Men in Panic after Secret Documents Misplaced

Misplaced secret documents at the Kazakhstan hotel where President Peres was staying threw security officials into a panic Tuesday.

Peres Challenges Saudi King to Visit Jerusalem

President Shimon Peres challenged the Saudi king to visit Jerusalem. The president spoke at an interfaith conference, and Iran walked out on him.

Peres Applauds Iranian Protestors, Obama Remains Neutral

President Shimon Peres praised Iranian protestors while President Obama faces criticism at home for being “too careful.”