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Canadian FM Meets Netanyahu, Peres; Hails 'Special Friendship'

Canadian FM John Baird hailed his country's "special friendship" with Israel in Jerusalem talks with PM Netanyahu, President Peres.

Peres: We Thank Brave Canada for Breaking Iran Relations

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres

Hizbullah Agent who Plotted against Peres gets 7 Years in Jail

Milad Hatib of Majd el Krum gave Hizbullah information on President Peres's security, IDF facilities.

PM, President Express Condolences Over Thatcher's Death

Official Israel reacted with sadness Monday to news of the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

Kerry Meets with PA’s Fayyad, Israel's Leaders

US Secy of State John Kerry met Monday with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Jerusalem ahead of ongoing talks with Israeli officials.

Peres: From the Depths to the Heights on March of the Living

The March of the Living is like no other march in the world, said President Shimon Peres

Peres: Neo-Nazi Parties 'Ridiculous but Dangerous'

In Holocaust Remembrance Day speech, president says Jews "decreased in number, but not in spirit."

Anger at Government Silence on Yeshiva Desecration

‘Where is Peres?’ residents ask as Torah scroll desecration is widely ignored. Deputy minister: this brings back dark times.

Peres: Israel, Turkey Have 'One Thousand Reasons' to Be Friends

Israel and Turkey have "a thousand reasons" to be on friendly terms again, Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Turkish television.

Peres: Cut IDF Budget When Israel's Enemies 'Cut'

President Shimon Peres said that he would agree to a cut in the military budget – if there was a “cut” in Israel's enemies

Video: Obama Departs from Israel

U.S. President Barack Obama concludes his trip to Israel, takes off towards Jordan.

US President Obama Arrives in Israel

President Barack Obama has arrived in Israel for his first visit as the leader of the United States.

Peres to Obama: America and Israel Share a Destiny

President Shimon Peres thanks President Barack Obama. ‘Your vision reflects the future as it should be.’

Peres Meets New Government for Traditional Photograph

"I am confident that you will be attentive to the needs of the people," President Peres tells new government.

Netanyahu Presents Coalition to Peres

"We stand before a decisive year in security, the economy and attempts to advance peace."

Peres to New Pope: Come to Israel

President Peres congratulated the new pope on being chosen for the office at a meeting with Church leaders Thursday.

EU: No Conclusion on ‘Controversial’ Judea, Samaria Boycott

EU Parliament President says there is “no final conclusion” on the “controversial” motion for an EU boycott of Judea, Samaria Israelis.

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.”

Peres to French FM: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist Organization

President Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

Peres Meets Jewish, Muslim Leaders in France

President Peres meets the heads of the Jewish community of France and a delegation of Imams, one year after attacks in Toulouse.

Honesty vs. Honey When Dealing with Obama

Peres, Hollande Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Sanctions on Iran over are biting but need to be strengthened further, President Shimon Peres and French President Francois Hollande say.

Peres, NATO Secretary General Discuss Strategic Cooperation

President Shimon Peres met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Peres Urges EU to Label Hizbullah as Terrorist Group

Israeli President Shimon Peres urged the European Union on Thursday to formally label Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

Peres in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for Peace

President Shimon Peres expresses hope the Middle East will draw inspiration from the EU by achieving peace.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust

President Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

Peres to Raise Pollard Issue During Obama's Visit

President Shimon Peres meets Esther Pollard, says he will talk about Jonathan's release with President Obama during his visit.

Peres Grants Netanyahu 14-Day Extension

Prime Minister indirectly criticizes Bayit Yehudi over "boycotts" and "hatred between brothers."

Florida Senator Marco Rubio Meets Netanyahu, Peres

Visiting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio meets PM Netanyahu and President Peres, underlines importance of U.S.-Israel relations.

Obama to Receive Presidential Medal of Honor from Peres

U.S. President Barack Obama will receive the Presidential Medal of Honor from his Israeli counterpart, President Shimon Peres next month.

Activists Pushing Peres to Promote Freedom for Pollard

Activists were out in force Sunday to push Israel’s President Shimon Peres to advocate for Jonathan Pollard, soon incarcerated 10,000 days.

Peres: Yigal Amir will Rot in Jail

President Peres visits prisoners, says one prisoner in particular will never be forgiven.

Video - Peres: Iran Reflected in Coalition Talks, Obama Visit

President Peres to Conf. of Presidents: "None of us would like to be victims of the terror organizations, Hamas and Hezbollah, or Iran."

Peres to New MKs: A Storm Rages Around Us

Peres addresses new MKs, speaks of challenges. ‘Arab world is in turmoil, Iran is a threat.’

Kerry, Not Wasting Time, Calls Peres, Abbas

Newly-installed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerryspoke to officials in Mexico, Canada, Israel, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu: 'No to Civil War'

Prime Minister's unusual allusion to civil war regarding hareidi enlistment issue may be a positive signal to hareidim.

Peres Tasks Netanyahu with Assembling Coalition

Peres avoids mentioning Rabbi Ovadia's request to avoid a schism over the issue of military service by hareidi men.

Peres Gives Netanyahu Coalition Nod

Rabbi Ovadia in a letter to the president: exert your influence to prevent a schism in the nation.

Video: Party Leaders Recommend Netanyahu, Hareidim Fear Rift

Representatives of the elected lists arrived at the President's Residence to declare their recommendation for the next PM.

Prime Minister 'Vote': Netanyahu 73, Yechimovich Nothing

A parade of politicians told Shimon Peres whom they wanted to form the next government – and Binyamin Netanyahu was the overwhelming choice

Likud, Yesh Atid Recommend Netanyahu for PM

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wins the support of the Knesset’s two largest factions in forming a new government.

Peres to Pick Israel’s Next Prime Minister

President Peres will begin the process of choosing a new Prime Minister. Estimates show 80 MK's - or more - for Netanyahu.

Shimon Peres Calls on Football Association to Stop Racist Chants

Peres strongly condemned the Football Association for not taking action against racism and incitement by fans

Peres, Barak: Keep Iran Attack Option on the Table

President Shimon Peres and Defense Minister Ehud Barak say the threat of military action is vital to efforts against Iran's nuclear program.

Heads of Parties Cast Votes, Pray

President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Rabbi Ovadia Yosef were among the early voters.

Netanyahu to Senators: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem

“History won't forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program,” Netanyahu tells a delegation of senators headed by John McCain.

Supreme Court President Urges: Go Vote

"This is the opportunity for all adult citizens to influence the state's character," says Judge Asher Grunis.

Hamas: Peres 'Admitted' that Israel Killed Arafat

Hamas calls to end talks with Israel, due to its claims that Peres "admitted" that Israel was responsible for the Arafat's "murder".

Peres Tells All on Peace Process, Politics, and Sonia

President Shimon Peres had much to say in a New York Times interview on just about everything going on in Israel

Is Peres Working to Overthrow Bibi?

Likud sources accuse Peres of abusing presidential powers, working with Left to thwart a second Netanyahu administration.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

Poll Shows 'Two-State Solution' Losing Steam Among Israelis

A poll released Thursday shows that, for the first time, a plurality of Israelis now oppose the “two-state solution.”

Edelstein: Peres Comments Hurt Public Diplomacy Efforts

"We spit blood trying to counter the Palestinian propaganda, and Peres takes our efforts backwards," says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Peres: Peace is a Biblical Commandment

Peres spoke with Christian leaders on the eve of the new year on the Gregorian calendar and said that peace is a Biblical commandment.

Bennett Reminds Peres: Oslo ‘Peace’ Killed 1,600 Israelis

Jewish Home chairman Bennett tells President Peres “enough, already” with “peace process” talk. “Oslo murdered 1,600 Israelis.”

Atias: Likud is Hypocritical when Attacking Peres

Housing Minister Ariel Atias (Shas) criticizes the Likud for speaking out against comments made by President Peres regarding peace.

Left, Right, Trade Jabs over Peres's Remarks

MK Mofaz: the nation wants a two state solution. MK Ben Ari: the people oppose a PA state.

Min. Erdan: Peres Again Interfering Where He Shouldn't

Once again, says Min. Gilad Erdan, Shimon Peres is interfering in diplomatic matters, which as President he is not supposed to do.

Peres Congratulates Kerry on Secretary of State Nomination

"I'm sure you will be able to deal with the challenges in the Middle East," President Shimon Peres tells Senator John Kerry.

'Silence is Violence'

Bibi: Why Doesn’t Abbas Condemn Hamas’ Threat to Destroy Us?

Mashaal has revealed Hamas’ real face, says Netanyahu, while Abbas hides behind him by not condemning remarks to destroy Israel.