Tag: Shimon Peres
Bono Kisses Off BDS with Kiss on Shimon Peres’ Cheek [video]
The former president was one of 20,000 in Toronto to watch Bono.
Rivlin Asked Terror Victim’s Family, ‘Why Didn’t He Carry a Gun’
Not even Shimon Peres would have been so cold-hearted.
PA’s Saeb Erekat Calls for Withdrawing Recognition of Israel [video]
Arafat in 1988 recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Abbas has wanted to delete the word "Jewish." Now Erekat wants to delete the word "Israel."
Orange Apology Tour Arrives in Wrong ‘Occupying’ Country
The French-based telecom company operates in an area of Azerbaijan that the United Nations and US consider occupied territory.
Peres & Associates Turning Political Cache into Millions in Cash
The idea behind Peres & Associates came to life two years or so before the end of President Shimon Peres' term in office, when his team began planning the next phase in his career.
Secretary of State Kerry’s Yom HaShoah Message
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry calls the Shoah "the most painful and horrific chapter in human history."
The ‘Most Illegitimate’ Regime; the Jihadist Middle East; and Remembering Yehuda Avner
The P5 +1 are convinced that Iran is a legitimate negotiating partner. But Dan Diker, host of VOI's National Security, has the opposite idea. Dan joins Yishai in-studio to discuss the folly of the nuclear talks. Then, Ali Jabber is a pseudonym for an Arab who sees Israel as the harbinger of peace, democracy and human rights. He joins Yishai to discuss why so many other Arabs are still mired in the jihadist mindset. Finally, Yishai talks about Israeli diplomat Yehuda Avner, who died recently. Avner worked as an adviser to prime ministers Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres, and wrote speeches for prime ministers Golda Meir and Levi Eshkol.
Yehuda Avner (86), Advisor, Ambassador and Author
Yehuda Avner dedicated his life to the State of Israel.
Peres Plays Down Aliyah and Ignores Intermarriage
The former president doesn’t see the connection between living in Israel and remaining Jewish.
Peres Joins His Predecessors
A bust depicting former Israeli president Shimon Peres was placed next to sculptures of the former eight presidents in the garden of the President's...
Time-Honored White House Diplomatic Traditions on Israel
Strange. It wasn't considered as big a deal when it was Shimon Peres who was invited to the White House right before elections in '96.
The Hidden Reason the United States Won’t Release Pollard.
Pollard hit American where it hurts the most.
Can You Help Shimon Peres Find a Job? [video]
This video is hilarious until the end, which wouldn’t be sad if it were true.
French Politician Sorry for Praising Image of Peres Choking Peter Pan
How about a picture of Donald Duck choking anti-Semitism?
Peres Warns Qatar to Stop Funding Terror in Gaza, Praises UN’s Ban
Outgoing President Shimon Peres thanks UN leader Ban Ki-moon but warns it is time to stop ignoring Hamas terrorism and help Israel.
Abu Khdeir Rejects Visit by Shimon Peres
Leftists talk "peace" in Tel Aviv, but Arab family won't accept condolence visit from Peres
Peres Consoles Abu Khdeir Family
Israeli leaders continue to offer condolences to family of Mohammed Abu Khdeir, promise justice will be served
Peres Calls for End to Incitement, Respect for Law
President: Time to show restraint, to be true to our morality, to our hope to live together in peace
The Shimon Peres Coin
Israeli President Shimon Peres received this Congressional Gold Medal during his visit to D.C., on June 26, 2014.
Peres Bids Farewell to US and Threatens to Continue to Praise Abbas
Congress gave Peres a farewell medal, but Israel will not get off so easily.
Obama Passes the Buck, Dumps Pollard Problem onto AG Eric Holder
President Obama told Israeli President Peres that his attorney general will decide whether to free Pollard. But the A-G can't grant clemency.
Obama Promises Peres A-G Will ‘Check Into’ Pollard
U.S. President Barack Obama tells outgoing Israeli President Shimon Peres he will ask A-G Eric Holder to "check into" the case of Jonathan Pollard, and Holder would decide.
President Peres Meets with Esther Pollard Prior to His US Trip
Peres said, "It is a national responsibility to work to free Pollard, I will speak to the President of the United States on behalf of the people of Israel."
Peres Meets Hostage Families, Promises to Let Obama Know
Peres praying for safe return of boys; Apparent computer outage in Washington continues, still no Obama statement
Peres, Chamberlain, And The Quest For Peace
If Peres has outlasted some of his critics and is still considered popular, he cannot outrun history.
I’m So Glad Ruby Rivlin is Israel’s New President and Not Shitrit
The position of President of Israel was created to be ceremonial.
Mazal Tov, Mr. President: Peres Congratulates Rivlin
President-elect visits Western Wall after Knesset vote; outgoing president calls, says Rivlin has "all the qualities" to lead nation
Pope Francis Lashes Out at Nazi Murderers During Yad Vashem Visit
At Yad Vashem, the pontiff questioned the role of G-d in the slaughter of the millions who died during the Holocaust.
Knesset to Choose Next President June 10
Knesset members will choose Israel's next president on June 10. Candidates include former MKs, Supreme Court justice, Nobel laureate