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Serbian Ambassador's Wife Surprises Peres With Fluent Hebrew

Newly-appointed Serbian ambassador Milutin Stanojevic's wife surprises President during swearing-in ceremony.

Peres To Be Last President? Bill Submitted To Cancel Presidency

Bill submitted to cancel presidency, notes position sticks nose everywhere, 'unnecessary and wasteful,' powers can be distributed elsewhere.

Bennett And Livni Talk About Canceling Presidency

The two consider joining forces to support initiative canceling president's position, comes after cooperation over Chief Rabbinate.

Peres: It's Time for Historic Decisions

President Shimon Peres meets Quartet envoy Tony Blair, says now is the time for the "two-state solution."

Peres: 'Live Under the PA, What Are You Afraid Of?'

Peres responds to Bennett-Netanyahu crisis on having Jews live under PA, asks 'what's this fear, they'll kill Jews, today?'

Peres: 'The Holocaust is a great warning to us all'

President Shimon Peres marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a citation of the value of human life in general.

Peres: Govt. Photographer Milner Made Israel Look Good

President Shimon Peres on Monday bid a farewell on behalf of the government to long-time government photography chief Moshe Milner

Shimon Peres Wins 'Global Leadership' Award at Davos

President awarded for 'tolling the bell of peace and harmony'; uses the opportunity to launch more criticism at Rouhani.

'Empty Words'

Israeli Leaders Dismiss Rouhani's Smooth-Talking at Davos

Iranian leader Hassan Rounahi talks a good game, President Shimon Peres said, but urged world leaders not to be fooled.

Likud Ministers: Peres 'Shooting His Mouth Off Again'

Likud officials reacted sharply to comments by President Shimon Peres that Israel did not need PA recognition as a Jewish state

Peres: PA Recognition of Jewish State 'Unnecessary'

President reportedly opposes Netanyahu's demands for recognition of Israel as Jewish state as the two travel to World Economic Forum.

Peres: 'Make Peace Or Else'

Shimon Peres urges Israel to take Kerry's framework deal in meeting with Romanian President, warns of 'tragic consequences' of failure.

Shechtman: Presidential Campaign 'For the Sake of the People'

Nobel Laureate Daniel Schechtman elaborates on presidential campaign plans, claims to be running for the sake of the common Israeli.

Peres: Be Grateful for Our Friendship with the United States

"We must not underestimate our relationship with the Americans," says President Peres following diplomatic row.

Biden: Seize the Moment, Make Peace

U.S. Vice President meets President Shimon Peres, urges Israel to make peace with the PA.

Biden to Meet Netanyahu During Israel Visit

U.S. Vice President to meet Netanyahu and Peres as he heads a delegation to Sharon's funeral.

Mistaking Him for Peres, Hip-Hop Mogul Eulogizes Sharon

Russel Simmons of Def Jam Records mistakes Sharon with Peres in Twitter eulogy, takes it back writing 'I was no fan of Sharon.'

Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres

63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate.

Peres Fumes Over Jordan Valley Annexation Bill

Shimon Peres is reportedly furious over annexation bill which he claims hurts Israel's image in the world and Kerry's 'peace efforts.'

Peres Says Talks 'Approaching the Moment of Truth'

President Shimon Peres says Israel-PA talks reaching a critical point. Protesters fail to stop Kerry’s progress to Jerusalem.

Peres: Impossible to Separate Religion and State in Israel

There is no way to separate Judaism from the state of Israel, President Shimon Peres said Sunday.

US Jewish Leaders Have 'Consensus': Pollard Must Be Freed

MK Tzipi Hotovely, returning from US, says Jewish leaders cited 'moral obligation to demand' Pollard's release; Peres, MKs petition Obama.

Peres to Gazans: You're Playing with Fire

President Shimon Peres issues stern warning for the residents of Gaza in the wake of the latest terror attacks.

Peres Thanks Bus Driver and Passenger for their Alertness

President Shimon Peres phones and thanks the bus driver and passenger whose actions saved lives in the explosion on the 240 bus in Bat Yam.

Beilin: Rabin Fought With 'Settlers' For the Sake of It

Former minister Yossi Beilin reveals personal dislike for assassinated Prime Minister Rabin: 'I didn't care for his nasty attitude'.

Liberman with 'New Ally', China's Foreign Minister

Strengthening bilateral ties, including increased airline service and business growth, discussed in Chinese minister's visit.

Diskin’s Denial: I’m Not with Peres

Former Shin Bet head denies his attacks on Netanyahu are a prelude to going into politics with Peres.

Peres on Storm: We Also Have What to be Proud Of

President Shimon Peres highlights the "positive" aspect of the snowstorm: the fact that Israelis went all out to help one another.

Peres Eats at 'Pig's Foot' Restaurant

On visit to Mexico, president caused discomfort to Jewish hosts, eats at Au Pied de Cochon.

Iran Rejects Israeli President's Offer to Meet Rouhani

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman reiterates her country will never recognize the Jewish state.

Peres: I Have No Problem Meeting with Rouhani

At Israel Business Conference, President Peres stated that purpose of negotiations is to 'turn enemies into friends.'

Are Staff Hiding President Peres’ Poor Health?

Media workers say President Shimon Peres’ staff are hiding his ill health.

Peres Secretly Addressed 29 Arab State Representatives

Shimon Peres, in livestream to UAE conference, advocates Israel as ally in solving radical Islam, nuclear Iran - to applause.

Peres: I Will Step Down Next Summer

President Peres says he won’t seek longer term.

Vatican to Visit Jordan in 2014; Israel Trip Still Possibility

Vatican announces Pope Francis visit in 2014; move follows unconfirmed rumors of Israel visit next year.

Peres to the Iranians: It's Up to You

President Shimon Peres tells the Mexican Senate that the success of the deal with Iran is up to the Iranian people.

Peres Meets Billionaire Slim in Mexico

Carlos Slim, second only to Bill Gates in wealth, hails Israel as a world leader in technology.

Peres in Mexico: Peace is Possible

"Peace is urgent but possible as well," says ever optimistic Israeli president during trip to Mexico.

Peres: It Would Have Been Easier to Shoot Arafat

Israeli President dismisses allegations that Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned in interview with Mexican newspaper.

Elie Wiesel Awarded Peres's Presidential Medal of Distinction

At emotional ceremony in NYC, President Shimon Peres presents noted Jewish leader and Holocaust survivor with Israel's highest civil medal.

Shimon Peres: Deal's Success In The Hands of Iranian People

President releases statement approaching deal with caution; qualifies deal's possible success with warning that strike still on table.

Peres Welcomes Hollande, Praises French Strength

President Peres: France’s strong stance earns worldwide respect.

Peres: If Iran Goes Nuclear, Other Countries Will Too

"If Iran builds a bomb, every country in the Middle East will want to do the same," warns President Peres in interview with French magazine.

Peres Warns Against Hurting Relations with the U.S.

"There's not one request that Obama didn't positively respond to," says President Peres in wake of latest tension over Iran.

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Reports surface that Israel's president has no plans to retire and will form a new party when his presidency ends in 2014.

David Ben Gurion Remembered in Special Ceremony

Israel's first Prime Minister remembered at special ceremony at his former home in Kibbutz Sde Boker.

Kerry: Peace Is Not 'Mission Impossible'

U.S. Secretary of State remains as optimistic as ever about peace as he meets with President Shimon Peres.

Peres, or MKs, Seeking Second Term for President

Someone wants Shimon Peres to be President again - perhaps Peres himself. But others aren't so sure another 7 years in office is a good idea

Peres Thanks Denmark for Saving Jews During WWII

President Shimon Peres hosts Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, who is on his first visit to Israel.

When Abdul met Peres in Jerusalem

Paula Abdul met Israeli President Shimon Peres Tuesday as part of her first trip to Israel.

Peres Tours Air Force Base: 'Enemies Should Think Twice'

President Shimon Peres tours air force's most advanced technology, praises soldiers; "Israel has best air force in the world."

Peres: Rouhani Presents 'A Chance'

Israeli President departs from Prime Minister's position on Iranian President; addresses Israeli "nuclear ambiguity."

MK Yogev: Peres Dividing Nation With His 'Peace Talk'

MK Moti Yogev (Bayit Yehudi) criticizes President Shimon Peres for politicizing his office by promoting negotiations with the PA.

Council of Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Council of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.

Peres Protests European Resolution on Circumcision

Israeli President asks Secretary General of 47 member state body for his intervention on recent call on circumcision ban.

Peres: Iran Must Back its Statements with Actions

The European Union must maintain the pressure on Iran, says President Shimon Peres in a speech before the Dutch parliament.

Dutch PM to Peres: 'We Never Even Considered Yesha Boycott'

On the third day of Peres' visit to the Netherlands, the Dutch PM said the matter had not even warranted a discussion by parliament.

Peres: I Doubt Assad Ever Read Anne Frank's Diary

President Shimon Peres compares the gassing of millions of Jews during the Holocaust to the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Peres: Israel Too 'Scornful' of U.S. on Iran Moves

Not for the first time, President Shimon Peres publicly departs from government line, as Prime Minister heads to Washington.

Peres Visits Family of ‘Hero’ Soldier

President Peres sits with the family of fallen IDF soldier. ‘He was a hero.’