News for President Shimon Peres![]() Peres: I Will Step Down Next SummerPresident Peres says he won’t seek longer term.![]() Elie Wiesel Gets Presidential Medal of DistinctionAt emotional ceremony in NYC, President Shimon Peres presents noted Jewish leader and Holocaust survivor with Israel's highest civil medal.![]() Peres: Deal's Success Depends On Iranian PeoplePresident releases statement approaching deal with caution; qualifies deal's possible success with warning that strike still on table.![]() Peres Protests European Resolution on CircumcisionIsraeli President asks Secretary General of 47 member state body for his intervention on recent call on circumcision ban.![]() Peres: Israel Too 'Scornful' of U.S. on Iran MovesNot for the first time, President Shimon Peres publicly departs from government line, as Prime Minister heads to Washington.![]() Peres: Syria Committed a ‘Crime Against Humanity’Israeli President Shimon Peres addresses the tense situation in Syria and calls for an international intervention.![]() PM: Peace Intrinsically Linked to Self-DefensePM: Any peace deal with the Palestinian Authority must be based on Israel's ability to defend itself if the agreement breaks down.![]() Peres Marks 90th Birthday With Lavish CelebrationHeads of state, public figures, and celebrities gather in Jerusalem to mark the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres.![]() Peres to Meet Pope Francis at VaticanPresident Shimon Peres is set to meet Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Italy, where he will receive the Medal of Honor for Peace.![]() Peres Urges Arab League to 'Stop Syrian Massacre'Delivering historic address to European Parliament, President Shimon Peres called for the Arab League to “to stop the massacre.”![]() Parties Recommend Netanyahu, Hareidim Fear RiftRepresentatives of the elected lists arrived at the President's Residence to declare their recommendation for the next PM.![]() Supreme Court President Urges: Go Vote"This is the opportunity for all adult citizens to influence the state's character," says Judge Asher Grunis.![]() Peres: Peace is a Biblical CommandmentPeres spoke with Christian leaders on the eve of the new year on the Gregorian calendar and said that peace is a Biblical commandment. |