Obama Pens Touching Tribute to Shimon Peres

2016. szeptember 28 17:00

Obama Pens Touching Tribute to Shimon Peres
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‘Todah rabah, Shimon’ — Obama delivers passionate farewell to Peres 
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The president said the statesman, who died Tuesday at age 93, represented the pioneering spirit he admires in Israelis.  Read more »
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas sends condolence letter to Peres family The Palestinian Authority president called Peres a „brave” partner for peace. Read more »
Clintons, Obama and Kerry to join world leaders at Peres funeral in Jerusalem The Palestinians reportedly will not send a delegation unless they are invited by the family. Read more »
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FROM THE JTA ARCHIVE: 2013

Peres’ Rosh Hashanah message: Keep hope alive 

„We are going through a stormy time, but there is no room to lose hope and to lose faith,” the former Israeli statesman wrote. Read more »