Tag: Shimon Peres
President Rivlin Mourns Photographer David Rubinger
Rubinger was the Israeli photographer who shot the famous photo of three Israeli paratroopers after the liberation of the Western Wall on the third day of the Six-Day War.
Netanyahu Tells Knesset Session Honoring Shimon Peres: ‘Peace Will Not Be Achieved at Futile...
Isaac Herzog said that 'recently there has been a certain attempt to dim Peres' peace doctrine; his faith in the two-state vision and [his efforts to achieve] a comprehensive peace with our Palestinian neighbors.'
John Kerry, Straw Men and the Saban Echo Chamber
John Kerry's rant at the Saban Forum was fascinating in that it illuminated everything that is wrong with the supporters of the two-state solution peace process.
Netanyahu Matches Ben-Gurion’s Record for Consecutive Time in Office
Interestingly, Netanyahu’s most ardent foe these days, Ehud Barak, served the shortest term in office as Prime Minister: eight months and one day.
Israeli Coalition MKs to Snub Arab Lawmakers After Peres Funeral Boycott
Coalition Knesset members say they'll walk out when Israeli Arab MKs speak this week.
Peres, Sharon, Barak, Star in Campaign for Ma’ale Adumim Sovereignty
The new campaign is banking on the fact that all of Israel's past mainstream politicians have supported the settlement enterprise, even if some of them later became its sworn enemies.
Hamas ‘Returns’ Arafat’s Nobel Peace Prize Medal … to Ramallah
Hamas in Gaza "returns" PLO chairman Yasser Arafat's Nobel Peace Prize medal -- to the PA government in Ramallah.
Abbas Pardons PA Officer Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Critical Facebook Post
Officer Mansour was director of public relations and media at the PA military liaison, the unit that coordinates security with Israel.
Huma Abedin Email Attacked AIPAC
Huma Abedin, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s closest aide, urged former President Bill Clinton in 2009 to reject a speaking invitation before AIPAC, saying, “u really want to consider sending him into that crowd?”
Final Obama Battle Waged Against Amona Jews
On Wednesday, the State Department “strongly condemned” the resettling of Amona's Jews, in an angry press release reminiscent of the Days Secretary John Kerry was first realizing there was no Nobel Peace Prize for him for fathering a new Palestinian State.
Police Hold Billionaire Lauder for Questioning over Netanyahu Investigation
The attempt to interrogate Lauder suggests police are sitting on solid suspicions against the prime minister, since the permission to detain a foreign dignitary of Lauder's stature likely required the consent of AG Avihai Mandelblit.
Walter Bingham File – The Royal Funeral [audio]
The unexpected extended applause.
PM Netanyahu’s Rosh Hashana Greeting [video]
On this Rosh Hashanah, I send warm greetings from Jerusalem to all the Jews around the world...
PA Military Liaison Officer Arrested After Criticizing Abbas for Attending Peres Funeral
A Palestinian Authority PR officer was arrested after publicly chastising leader Mahmoud Abbas for attending the Peres funeral.
Eulogies by Shimon Peres’ Three Children
I remember him at the table of a French restaurant, when he whispered in my ear, it’s tastes good, but nothing compares to your mother’s salad. To him, Israel’s cucumbers and tomatoes were the finest of delicacies.
Rightwing Paper Crowns Shooting Medic Azaria ‘Man of the Year’
"The court will rule on the severity of his action," says the subheadline on the cover, "but there's no doubt that the single bullet he shot at the terrorist ignited the stormiest debate in Israel's society this year."
Political Hitman – What Do You Do When An Arab Tells You To Take...
An Arab Starts up with a Jew in Montreal about.... his Kippah?
BULLETPROOF – What’s the Real Reason World Leaders are Coming to Peres’ Funeral? [audio]
What's the real reason why world leaders, and even Mahmood Abbas are attending Peres' funeral? It may not be why you think. Ari gives his take on the matter.
US Flags Fly at Half-Staff Worldwide for Israel’s 9th President, Shimon Peres
US President Barack Obama ordered all American flags flown at half-staff worldwide on the day Israel's ninth president, Shimon Peres, is laid to rest.
Peres Funeral Closed to Public, Security Tightened, Streets Closed in Central Jerusalem
The Peres funeral is closed to the public due to the attendance of PA leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Mahmoud Abbas, Leader of Palestinian Authority, to Attend Peres Funeral in Jerusalem
PA leader Mahmoud Abbas submits a request to attend the funeral of Israel's ninth president, Shimon Peres.
Angry Arab Reaction to Bahrain Foreign Minister’s Condolence Tweet for Peres
A spokesman for the Islamic Jihad in Gaza said the attempts to paint Peres as a man of peace will not wash his hands of his war crimes against the Arab nations
Updated Ceremony and Traffic Details for Funeral of Israel’s Ninth President Shimon Peres
Main roads will be closed. The public will be able to pay their respects before the coffin at the Knesset on Thursday from 9 Am - 9 PM (or as necessary).
Israel Atomic Energy Commission Praises ‘Contributions’ of Shimon Peres, Mourns His Death
Former President Shimon Peres is mourned by the Israel Atomic Energy Commission, which cites his contribution to the establishment of the Negev Nuclear Research Center.
Yad Vashem Mourns Passing of Israel’s 9th President, Shimon Peres
Yad Vashem closes in deference to arrangements at Mount Herzl for the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.
Shin Bet Releases Peres Documents, Photos; Police Reveal Security Plans
Thousands of police are being deployed in Jerusalem as tens of thousands arrive for the funeral of former president Shimon Peres.
Palestinian Authority Leader Hails Peres As Peace Partner While PA Gov’t Vilifies Him
PA leader Mahmoud Abbas hailed Israel's late former president, Shimon Peres, while his PA government issued an obituary filled with hate.
Mossad Chief, Staff, Mourn Passing of Shimon Peres
Israel's international Mossad intelligence agency also says it is mourning the death of former President Shimon Peres.
EU Urges Israel: ‘Advance Peres’ Vision for 2-State Solution’
The European Union is using the death of former President Shimon Peres to pressure Israel to accept preconditions for PA Arab talks.
Official Statements on the Passing of President Shimon Peres [video]
"Through his great strength of will Shimon continued to move forward, imbued with the aspiration to advance the development of the country that he loved so much, and imbued with the aspiration to bring peace."