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Peres Still Considers Abbas 'Serious Partner' for Peace

Israeli President says Abbas showed "courage" by seeking UN bid, considers Abbas a "serious partner" for peace.

Iran Is Out of Its Mind, Says Peres

President Peres said Iran is “out of its mind" for encouraging missile attacks rather than ceasefire negotiations.

Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in Gaza

Hamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.

Peres to Obama: There is a Limit to How Much Israel Can Absorb

Peres spoke with Obama about the "Pillar of Defense" operation and the escalation in the south

Sderot Fourth-Grader Tells Peres, ’We Live in Fear’

“We were born 'children of red',” a Sderot child tells Peres, referring to Color Red siren that rules their lives under rocket attacks.

Peres: I Can’t Stand to See Syria Killing Babies

“I can hardly stand to see babies being killed by tanks of their own government, but we cannot intervene,” President Peres told CNN.

Very Much Alive Peres Gets Honor Reserved for the Dead

Usually, roads and highways are named for illustrious dead people. Unless, of course, you are the very much alive Shimon Peres.

Peres: I Intend to Complete My Term

President Shimon Peres denies reports that he is planning to run in the next Knesset elections as head of Israel’s center-left bloc.

After Visit, Peres Hails Russia on 'Determined' Stance on Iran

Shimon Peres on Friday hailed a "determined" stance from Russia on Iran's nuclear program and said Moscow's position was close to Israel's.

Peres Reminds Putin of His Promise to Stop a Nuclear Iran

President Shimon Peres reminds his Russian counterpart of his promise to ensure that Iran does not get nuclear weapons.

Putin, Peres Toast 'L'chaim' with Wine from 1948

Russian president hosts Shimon Peres in 90-minute working meeting.

Peres, Putin Inaugurate Unique Jewish Museum

President Shimon Peres, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin, opened the unique Jewish Tolerance Museum in Moscow

Peres and Abbas 'Talk Peace' After TV Interview

President Shimon Peres calls PA Chairman Abbas to discuss the peace process, after Abbas's interview on Israeli television.

Peres Refuses to Run in Elections Despite Pressure

President Shimon Peres has refused to end his term early and run in the next Knesset elections, despite pressure from left on him to do so.

IDF Orphans Celebrate Gala Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

Dozens of young boys and girls who have lost a parent during IDF service celebrated their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Monday

Peres: US Friendship With Israel Deters War

President Shimon Peres conducted a working meeting with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey on Monday

17 Years Later, Peres Remembers Rabin and His Message

President Shimon Peres marked the 17th anniversary of Rabin's assassination with a speech of hope and loss.

Egyptian Skeptics Silenced: Morsi's Letter was no Fake

Letter from Egypt's President to Israel's Peres, referring to him as a 'good friend,' is proven authentic, angering Egyptians.

Peres Calls on World to Push Iranians to Revolt

Israel's President Shimon Peres has called on world leaders to encourage an Iranian grassroots revolt.

Brazil 'Concerned' Over Israel's Threats on Iran

Brazil's Foreign Minister meets President Peres, says his country is concerned over Israel’s threats to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Peres's Wish for the New Year: Peace

The Israeli President invited those from all over the country into his sukkah, spoke of peace, prosperity and defeating the modern day Haman

Peres Denounces Graffiti against Jesus

Peres denounced on Tuesday the spray painting of graffiti against Jesus on a monastery door. “This is not the Jewish way,” he said.

Peres Comforts Yahalomi Family

President Shimon Peres visits the family of Netanel Yahalomi, who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists. "What he did is Kiddush Hashem."

Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

President Shimon Peres has extended his New Year’s greetings to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

Nobody Like Ahmadinejad Since Hitler, Says Peres

No one since Hitler – except for Ahmadinejad – has declared a desire to destroy an entire people and eliminate a country, Peres says.

Peres: Israel Will be Able to Deal with Any Threat

Peres at Israel Defense Prize ceremony: I suggest that our enemies not underestimate our capabilities.

Peres Commutes Sentences of Seven Israeli Arab Terrorists

President Shimon Peres commutes the prison sentences of seven Israeli Arab terrorists who were sentenced to life before Oslo.

Yechimovich Comes to Peres' Defense, Criticizes Netanyahu

Labor Party chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says Netanyahu is "aggressive and rude" for attacking Peres over remarks on Iran.

Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the Prime Minister Decides

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky responds to Peres on Iran, reminds that the role of president is a symbolic one in Israel.

Peres Under Attack for Undermining Leadership

MK Matalon: authority rests with Prime Minister. Source near PM: "Peres has forgotten what his job is."

Peres: Israel Can't Attack Alone

President undercuts government's stance vis-à-vis Iran in birthday interview.

New Technology: Record a Video Greeting for Peres

For the first time, Israeli citizens can record and send a video greeting via Facebook to President Shimon Peres.

Report: Peres Working Against Iran Attack Idea

Shimon Peres appears to be leading a coalition of officials who oppose Israeli action against Iran's nuclear program, a report said

Egyptian Official Confirms Morsi's Letter to Peres

Unnamed Egyptian official says President Mohammed Morsi had indeed sent a letter to Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Morsi Says Letter for Peace a ‘Fake’

Muslim Brotherhood president says a letter for peace sent to Peres was a “fake,” but Israel explains the denial was for home consumption.

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Egypt denies reports that President Mohammed Morsi sent a letter to Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres.

Egyptian President to Israel: 'Let's Get Back on Track'

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi writes his first letter to his Israeli counterpart, responding to one sent by President Shimon Peres.

Romney-Peres Meeting Centers on Iran

Iran’s controversial nuclear program at the center of a meeting between Mitt Romney and President Shimon Peres.

Peres: Iran in 'Open War' with Israel

President Shimon Peres told CNN that Iran is in an “open war” with Israel and blamed regime for Bulgaria attack that killed five Israelis.

President Peres Wishes the Muslim World a 'Ramadan Kareem'

Israeli President Peres releases video message wishing Muslim world “a blessed Ramadan.”

Rivlin: Settlements Guarantee our Existence

‘Settlements don’t threaten our existence, they guarantee it,’ Rivlin tells Peres. He sympathizes with Israeli Arabs over ‘demographobia.'

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.

Rabbi Amar Meets Peres, Hoping to Lower Flames over Enlistment

Chief Sephardic Rabbi and President agree that debate over hareidi Torah scholars' exemptions should not become too extreme.

Samaria Jews: Oust Peres, He’s Dangerous

Jews living in Samaria call on MKs to find a new president. Peres is lobbying for the PA when he should be uniting Israel, they accuse.

Rabbis in Fiery Letter to Peres: You Should Apologize

Pikuach Nefesh organization sends Peres a letter over his remarks that Jewish settlement threatens Israel’s Jewish majority.

Peres Under Fire for Anti-Settlement Comments

President Shimon Peres comes under fire for saying the Jewish settlement enterprise is a threat to Israel’s Jewish majority.

Peres to Honor the Sabbath and Skip Olympics Opening

Honoring the Sabbath is more important for President Shimon Peres than attending the opening of the Summer Olympics.

Peres Trying to Untie Hareidi Enlistment Knot

President meets hareidi MK in an attempt to find a solution to dispute threatening coalition.

Peres: America Remains Israel's Greatest Ally

President Shimon Peres congratulates the U.S. on its Independence Day during a reception at the home of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro.

Peres Vows to Keep Fighting for Pollard

President Shimon Peres will continue to lobby for Jonathan Pollard's release despite being rebuffed four times by US president Barack Obama

Peres, Gantz Give Certificates to Mount Herzl Victims

President Peres and Chief of Staff Gantz hand certificates of excellence to two outstanding soldiers who were injured on Mount Herzl.

Peres, Netanyahu Write Letters to Egypt's Morsi

Both President Peres and PM Netanyahu have sent separate letters to Egypt’s new Islamist president, calling for continued peace.

Putin to Peres: It's Our Interest to Ensure Peace in Israel

President Shimon Peres and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss the peace process, Iran and Syria.

Peres: World Running Out of Patience With Iran

If Tehran doesn't watch out, it could find itself facing armed action by Western countries tired of its stonewalling, Shimon Peres said

'Obama's Attitude Towards Pollard Proves His Anti-Semitism'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel: White House announcement that Pollard won't be released proves Obama is an anti-Semite.

Peres and Clinton Discuss Middle East at Brookings Institute

During his visit to the U.S. President Peres discussed strategic challenges in the Middle East with U.S. Secretary State Clinton.

Obama: Peres is a True Founding Father

President Obama gives the Medal of Freedom to President Shimon Peres, says Peres “is nothing short of extraordinary.”

Voices Lifted in Prayer for Jonathan Pollard

Two events took place in New York in support of Jonathan Pollard, just prior to President Shimon Peres' acceptance of the Freedom Medal.

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

MK Ariel calls on President Peres to refuse the Medal of Freedom, after White House says there's no change regarding Pollard.