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Shimon Peres and IDF soldier at annual memorial for David Ben-Gurion

Shimon Peres: 1923-2016

September 28, 2016 Israel

A look back at the life of the former Israeli President and Prime Minister, who died at the age of 93.

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Shimon Peres with his wife Sonia and their three children, November 15, 1958

Larger Than Life: Shimon Peres, a Legacy in Pictures

September 28, 2016 Israel

The Times of Israel's Raphael Ahren provides a photo essay of the late Israeli stateman's life and career.

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Netanyahu Mourns Peres

September 28, 2016 Israel

PM Netanyahu and Israel bid farewell to one of the Jewish state's founding fathers.

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Shimon Peres' Family Summoned to Say Goodbye

September 27, 2016 Israel

Two weeks after suffering a massive stroke, the condition former President and Prime Minister of Israel is rapidly deteriorating.

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PM Netanyahu and US and Israeli flags, September 25, 2016

After Debate, Bibi Discusses Impact on Israel

September 27, 2016 US-Israel Relations

Hours after the debate between the American presidential candidates, Israeli PM Netanyahu said, "the support for Israel will remain strong, the alliance will remain strong."

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The Fellowship, JDC to Give Aid to Jews in FSU

September 27, 2016 IFCJ

IFCJ and its partner the JDC have pledged $52 million in food and medicine to elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union.

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A Candid Speech from President Abbas

September 27, 2016 Palestinian Authority

In last week's speech to the U.N., Mahmoud Abbas openly threatened and delegitimized Israel.

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Israel Qualifies for Its First World Baseball Classic

September 26, 2016 Israel

Defeating England in a qualifying game in Brooklyn, Israel's national baseball team has, for the first time ever, made it to the World Baseball Classic tournament.

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