SHIMON PERES z"l

Peres, Delegation to Ask for Pollard's Release

Esther Pollard, Knesset MKs meet with Shimon Peres to champion for Pollard's release. Peres: Jonathan's release a 'national duty.'

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 7

Peres Tells Parents of Abductees He'll Involve Obama

Outgoing President Peres says he'll raise the triple abduction in conversations with US president, heads of congress.

Peres Congratulates Rivlin on Victory

"You will be successful because you are, to your core, a good person," Peres tells the man who will succeed him.

Shimon Peres: Farewell to the Man and his Dream

Peres: 'Everyone Deserves Right to Live in Peace'

Shimon Peres bestows Presidential Medal of Distinction on Italian President Napolitano - and preaches peace for 'Palestinian neighbors.'

Pope Francis to Host Peres and Abbas on Sunday

Pope Francis will host a symbolic peace prayer meeting with President Peres and PA Chairman Abbas.

Vatican Defends Controversial 'Joint Prayer'

Ahead of Sunday's 'prayer session' between Abbas, Peres, Vatican insists that the meeting will not be political.

Date Set for Pope, Peres, Abbas 'Prayer for Peace'

The threesome will hold the 'prayer' in Vatican on June 8 says pope, stressing 'it's not a mediation, it's prayer without discussions.'

'We Must Save Holiness from the Conflict'

On the heels of controversial Vatican visit, Shimon Peres meets Ecumenical Patriarch, calls on Churches to initiate peace.

Students 'Answer' Math Test With Call for Pollard's Freedom

Students used a novel 'equation' to protest Jonathan Pollard's continued imprisonment in the US.

Vatican Denies Papal Visit Has Political Agenda

Pope had 'no political agenda,' the Vatican claims - despite numerous references to 'State of Palestine' and prayer at security fence.

Peres to Join Abbas for 'Prayer for Peace' at the Vatican

Israeli president accepts Pope's invitation for a 'joint prayer for peace' on 6 June.

Peres Praises Pope For 'Enriching Us' With Values

President tells pope Mideast is 'ready for peace,' says papal visit and call for talks will revitalize efforts for 'Israel and Palestine.'

Daniel Shechtman Officially in Presidential Race

Nobel Laureate Shechtman garners significant public support, despite not declaring a political party.

Orbach: Israel Deserves a 'Presidential Mentsch'

Uri Orbach (Jewish Home), Minister for Elderly Affairs, said he would do everything he could to get Reuven Rivlin elected president.

Israel Offers to Help Turkey After Mining Explosion Kills 245

Israel offers to send MDA teams to Soma, Turkey, after huge explosion kills hundreds.

Peres: Peace Talks Are Paused - Not Finished

Despite the failure of peace talks, President Peres remains ever optimistic that they will resume.

Protests in Norway as Peres Visits

About 15 protesters tried to interfere with the visit near the royal plalace, 250 leftists stood near the parliament.

Peres: Peace Talks - Like the Presidency - to Continue

Peres remains optimistic that talks will resume eventually, under the right conditions - and so will the presidential post.

Protests Erupt Over King David's Tomb Deal

Hareidi community leads protest outside the Tomb against reported deal with the Vatican. Will it be given away - or is the deal a rumor?

Will the Presidential Post be Cancelled?

Negotiations with PM to cancel presidency underway, MK says, in move 'to fix the spoilage of the Israeli government.'

Peres Has 'Fond Memories of Oslo'

On a visit to Norway, President Shimon Peres discusses trip he took to the country over 20 years ago which changed Israel.

Rice Attempts to Quell Concerns Over US-Israel Relations

National Security Adviser consults with Netanyahu, Peres over regional issues; will meet with Abbas despite Hamas-Fatah unity pact.

PMO on Peres's Comments: Abbas Never Agreed to Anything

Prime Minister’s Office denies that President Peres reached a peace agreement with PA Chairman Abbas three years ago.

Susan Rice to Visit Israel This Week

US National Security Advisor to be in Israel for 'high-level talks' as waffling over peace talks continues.

I Will Not Miss You, Mr. Peres

Peres Reveals: I Reached an Agreement With Abbas 3 Years Ago

President Peres reveals that he reached understandings with Abbas, but PM Netanyahu wouldn't allow the agreement to go through.

Peres: Israel 'In Many Ways a Miracle'

In a message to the Diaspora for Independence Day, President Shimon Peres called Israel “a miracle" that all Jews could be proud of.

'Can We Comfort You? There is No Comfort.'

President Peres, Chief of Staff Gantz, eulogize 'Writers who will write no more, poets, scientists, soldiers, farmers, carpenters...'

The Dr. Palesteins of the Israeli-Left

Bereaved Parent: 'Netanyahu's Words are Hollow'

Bereaved parent calls out PM, President, Supreme Court on allowing terrorist releases to go through, asks not to speak on Memorial Day.

President Describes his Grandfather's Martyrdom

'They locked the doors of the synagogue and set it on fire with all the Jews still inside. No-one survived.'

Peres: Unity Our Most Important Strength

President Shimon Peres on Sunday made his traditional Pesach visit to the Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef.

Syrian Civil War Damaging Israeli Security, Says Top IDF Officer

On a visit to the northern border, President Shimon Peres hears about the new security difficulties facing Israel from the north.

Peres Praises Oslo Architect 'Peace Fighter'

Peres eulogizes 'peace fighter' Pundak who was 'ready to do anything for peace'; Olmert calls him 'man of justice, most realistic Israeli.'

Chinese President to Peres: Peace Talks at a 'Critical Stage'

China's President welcomes visiting Israeli President, says he hopes to see progress in peace talks.

Peres Insists Israel Should Continue Peace Talks

Despite Israel considering 'unilateral measures' against PA, President insists Israel should 'not say kaddish' over talks.

Peres to IAEA Chief: We Don't Want Another Hiroshima

A nuclear armed Iran would be dangerous to all humanity, says Peres in meeting with IAEA head in Vienna.

Peres: Olmert Conviction 'A Sad Day for Israel'

On a visit to Austria Monday, Shimon Peres discussed with Austria's Heinz Fischer Iran, the peace process - and Ehud Olmert.

In Austria, Peres Pays Respect to Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

Peres Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks, Foreign Ministry Strike

President issues strong condemnations over recent events in speech at swearing-in ceremony.

Israel 'Regrets' Allenby Bridge Incident

Shimon Peres expresses 'regret', 'condolences' over killing of Jordanian terrorist.

Ahead of Purim, Peres Exposes An Old Costume

President Shimon Peres posts photos of disguises he wore in the 1970s to travel to Jordan for secret talks.

Tensions Mount in Southern Israel

Hamas Will get ‘Fire for Fire,’ Peres Warns

President Shimon Peres says IDF was right to hit terror targets, warns that Hamas will get ‘fire for fire.’

David Cameron Slams 'Barbaric' Rocket Fire

British Prime Minister 'condemns completely' barrage of rockets from Gaza; calls for peace deal and 'two state solution'.

Peres to Lapid: 'Go Easy' on Hareidi Draftees

President Peres asked Finance Minister Yair Lapid to reconsider criminalizing hareidi draft-dodging. Lapid respectfully declined.

Peres Calls Iran's Bluff, Asks International Community to Follow

After weapons ship raid, President Shimon Peres stresses Iran, Hamas violating international law.

'Everyone Cooperated with the US Against Us'

Ann Pollard, ex-wife of Jonathan Pollard, gives rare interview about her Kafkaesque experiences during the Pollard affair and in US prison.

Hatnua Endorses MK Meir Sheetrit for President

Hatnua MK Sheetrit endorsed by Livni, rest of his party, but still needs to collect signatures to make the cut.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'The Presidency Has Turned Into a Joke'

Former MK Eliezer Cohen weighs in on presidential elections to Arutz Sheva, calls for presidential role in government to change.

Peres Hails Kerry's Peace Efforts

Secretary of State Kerry "is doing an amazing job" mediating peace efforts, Peres tells Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

Presidential Medal to Angela Merkel

Peres to award Chancellor Merkel for ‘unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.’

Exclusive A7 interview

Peres: The Goal - Keeping Israel Jewish

Peres in exclusive interview to Arutz Sheva on peace talks, hareidi enlistment.

Peres Rejects Initiative to Extend His Term

President Shimon Peres says he is determined to end his term in July, as scheduled according to the law.

Report: Netanyahu May Extend Peres's Presidency

If true, Peres to serve an additional year; presidential elections would then be handed to the people in 2015.

Peres: Abbas is Serious About Peace

President Shimon Peres hails Abbas's comments on "refugees", tells Peruvian counterpart: We want to achieve peace with our neighbors.

Government Officials Point Fingers as Hadassah Strikes Continue

President, Prime Minister weigh in on Hadassah hospital strike as outrage continues to mushroom.

'The President, Media Don't Care About Our Holy Sites'

Shomron Regional Council official attacks the hypocrisy of the Israeli government, media for ignoring PFLP graffiti on ancient tomb.

Peres Sets Record With Biggest Video Civics Class Ever

Israel's nonagenarian President will take his place in the Guiness Book of World Records as the lecturer with the biggest civics class ever.

Peres to Set World Record with Largest Online Class

President Shimon Peres will try set a new record when he delivers the an online civics class to over 6,500 high school students.