White House: No Change on Pollard
"Our position has not changed and will not change today," White House Spokesman told journalists.
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Peres to Panetta: Iran Striving for Islamic Middle East Empire
The world must not let Iran take control of the Middle East, Peres told U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Monday. “Iran is lying.”
Netanyahu, Peres Condemn Yad Vashem Graffiti
Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres condemn the anti-Zionist hate slogans that were sprayed on the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum.
Peres Will Ask Obama for Humanitarian Pardon for Pollard
President Shimon Peres will ask President Barack Obama to grant a pardon for Jonathan Pollard on humanitarian grounds.
Obama’s ‘Freedom’ Award to Peres May be Pollard’s Last Chance
Jonathan Pollard and millions of Jews are hoping Obama will free him from jail when he awards Peres the US Freedom Medallion Wednesday.
Peres in NY before Meetings at Pentagon, White House
Pres, Shimon Peres has arrived in New York, where he will stay the night before traveling to Washington Monday for meetings at the Pentagon.
Israelis United in Call for Pollard’s Freedom
Unusual unity as right and left, religious and secular join to call for Jonathan Pollard’s freedom.
Peres: I'll Discuss Pollard with Obama
President met with bereaved relatives of error victims who pleaded with him for Jonathan Pollard.
German President Warns: Iran Threatens 'New Shoah'
German President Gauck said Germany is "very concerned" about a nuclear Iran posing a threat to Europe, as well as the Middle East.
Bereaved Mother: U.S. is Humanitarian? If So, Release Pollard
Esther Wachsman, mother of Nachshon Wachsman, has implored President Peres to work to free Jonathan Pollard.
Peres Welcomes German President; They Tour Yad VaShem
President Shimon Peres welcomes his German counterpart Joachim Gauck to Israel Tuesday morning, and they toured Yad VaShem in the morning.
Bereaved Families Lobby Peres for Pollard
A group of families who watched the gov't set their loved one's killers free are imploring the President to act on Jonathan Pollard's behalf
More than 60,000 Call for Pollard’s Freedom
More than 60,000 call on Peres to help free Pollard before it is too late.
Peres Running Back to Work after Operation
The indefatigable President Shimon Peres, who turns 89 in August, intends to get back on the job Sunday after a hernia operation Friday.
Peres Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery
After returning from Canada, President Shimon Peres undergoes surgery to treat a hernia in his abdomen.
Canadian Rabbis Urge Peres to Advocate for Pollard
Int'l Jewry continues to press Israel's leaders to act on behalf of Johnathan Pollard.
Peres in Canada: Science Will Change Government
President Shimon Peres says that science can be neither conquered nor defended by armies and its advancement will change government.
El Al's Price Too High Even for President Peres
Israel's national airline made international headlines by charging the country's president to carry an oxygen tank.
Peres Touts Israeli-Canadian Relations in Ottawa
President Shimon Peres praised Canada's long friendship with Israel as he conducts a series of working meetings with leaders there.
Peres Flies to Canada; Iran Top Issue
Peres flies to Canada for a five-day visit with the pro-Israel government and Jewish leaders. The Iranian nuclear threat tops the agenda.
Novelist Who Accused Israel of Genocide to Receive US Honor
Toni Morrison, the Nobel-winning author who has accused Israel of perpetrating genocidal policies, is to be awarded the Medal of Freedom.
Sen. Kerry Links Iran with World Terror
Visiting Sen. John Kerry told President Peres Tuesday preventing a nuclear Iran is part of US efforts “to keep the world free from terror.”
English Video of Yom Ha’atzmaut Ceremonies
Jews around the world can share for the first time ever Independence Day ceremonies and awards to IDF soldiers – with English subtitles.
Peres: No Need to 'Wave Swords' When it Comes to Iran
President Shimon Peres: There is currently no need to threaten Iran with an attack. We need to go with the world.
Peres Reminds Israel's Enemies of 64 Years of Defeat
President Shimon Peres warned Israel's enemies that previous wars they launched against the Jewish state made Israel stronger
Video: Peres Tells Diaspora ‘Reality Beyond our Vision’
The reality of Israel after 64 years of independence is “much more than the vision we once dreamed," Peres tells the Diaspora.
Peres: Israel Still Under Threat, We'll Continue to Seek Peace
President Shimon Peres at Memorial Day ceremony: "We will continue to look for a way to bring peace to Israel."
Obama Wishes Israel Happy Birthday
President Barack Obama extended the well-wishes of the American people to President Shimon Peres on the eve of Memorial & Independence Day.
Peres Tells Personal Story at Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
President Shimon Peres tells personal story at the central Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, calls the world to stand against Iran.
Jonathan Pollard has been Returned to Prison
Jonathan Pollard is released from medical center to prison. Wife Esther: Peres can save Jonathan’s life.
Former US Official: Pollard May Yet be Released
Former US undersecretary of defense Lawrence Korb says Jonathan Pollard may yet be released, perhaps in June.
Wiesenthal Center: Free Pollard on Humanitarian Grounds
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is urging President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard on humanitarian grounds. White House: No change.
MK: for Pollard, Peres Should Decline Medal of Freedom
National Union MK Uri Ariel says president should forgo medal if Obama refuses to free Jonathan Pollard.
Peres Makes Emergency Plea for Pollard
President Shimon Peres sent an urgent message to US President Barak Obama asking Jonathan Pollard be pardoned on humanitarian grounds
Peres to Plead for Pollard – Again
President Shimon Peres plans to deliver a letter from 80 MKs to US President Barack Obama asking for Jonathan Pollard's release.
Peres Reiterates Commitment to Pollard's Release
President Shimon Peres says he is committed to bring about Jonathan Pollard's release, after thousands sign petition on the issue.
Pollard’s ‘Handler’ Says Obama Likely to Free Him
Former Mossad officer Rafi Eitan says “there is a good probability” Obama will pardon Jonathan Pollard before the elections in November.
Peres to Iran: If You Bomb, Nobody Will Bomb You Back?
President Shimon Peres extended Iran warm greetings for the Persian new year – and a fateful choice.
Peres Praises Iran Sanctions Effort
President Shimon Peres praised the US-led sanctions on Iran, saying the US and Israel have identical plans about Tehran's nuclear program.
Peres: Nuclear Iran - a Danger to U.S. Economy
President Shimon Peres: Obama won't allow Iran to be nuclear because it would be dangerous for the economy and create a security risk.
Zuckerberg to Launch Peres' Facebook Page
President Shimon Peres will kick off an event at Facebook World Headquarters that will launch him - and his causes - onto Facebook
Peres Asks Obama to Free Pollard
President Shimon Peres asked President Barack Obama to free convicted Israeli spy Johnathan Pollard, who has served 26 years in prison.
Peres, Obama Meet After AIPAC Speeches
Presidents Shimon Peres and Barack Obama hold working meeting after AIPAC speeches, discuss Iran and the peace process.
AIPAC Delegates: "We're Here to Support Israel"
Over 13,000 delegates attend AIPAC policy conference. The ones who spoke to Arutz Sheva seem optimistic.
Obama on Iran: Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick
US President attempts to reassure AIPAC audience that he means to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.
Peres: If Forced to Fight, We Shall Prevail
President in AIPAC speech: There is no space between Israel and US. Containment is not a sustainable policy.
Israeli Embassy in Washington Prepares for Official Visits
The Israeli Embassy in Washington prepares for Peres and Netanyahu's visits. "We have a staff that knows how to get the job done."
Will Israeli Leaders Ask Obama to Free Pollard?
Peres and Netanyahu will meet Obama and discuss Iran, but the big question is whether they'll raise the Jonathan Pollard issue.
Peres to Thank Obama, U.S. in AIPAC Speech
In his speech at the AIPAC Policy Conference, President Shimon Peres will thank President Obama for his support for Israel.
Peres on ABC: Iran Knows There Are Options Besides Sanctions
President Shimon Peres with a clear message for Iran: If the sanctions do not bear fruit, there are other ways.
Peres on Iran: When We Say 'All Options,' We Mean It
In speech to Council of Presidents, Peres calls Iran "the center of moral corruption and world terror."
Peres: 'Israel Will Not be Bullied'
President Shimon Peres said Israel would not be bullied by attacks on its diplomatic staff in India and Georgia, blames Iran.
Peres: Iranians to "Cast Dark Shadow" on Heritage
Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."
Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority
President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.
Peres Sends Message of Peace to Iran
Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."
Alert: Terrorists May Target Peres
Security agencies say terrorists may target senior officials as fourth anniversary of Mughniyeh's demise nears.
Peres' Bodyguards Fend Off Three Arabs
Details of the incident are not clear. Two Arabs were arrested, a third is on the loose.
Peres: PA Leaders Want Peace
President Shimon Peres at the 12th Annual Herzliya Conference: The world's central problem is Iran. No options can be ruled out.
Israel's Space Budget Lifts Off: From NIS 10M to 165M
Finance Minister and Science and Technology Ministers agree on huge boost to Israel's space projects.
Peres: Iran Sanctions Good but Don't Solve the Problem
President Shimon Peres meets Catherine Ashton: We appreciate the sanctions, but they don't solve the Iranian problem.
