News for SHIMON PERES z"l![]() Real Madrid's guest of honor is teen terroristSoccer club hosts teen terrorist Ahed Tamimi, gifts her personalized soccer shirt in public ceremony.![]() PM: Only the strong can make peacePM says Israel can only have peace if it is strong at ceremony marking naming of nuclear research facility after Shimon Peres.![]() French Foreign Minister lays wreath at grave of Shimon PeresGrandson of former president, French FM visit grave of Shimon Peres, recall Peres' contributions to Israel-France relations.![]() Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo joins MDA campaignReal Madrid's Portuguese-born forward Cristiano Ronaldo joins MDA to help promote life-saving blood drive in Israel.![]() Defense Ministry building named after Shimon PeresDefense Ministry holds ceremony honoring former President Shimon Peres, names building in which he worked after him.![]() Rivlin honors Shimon Peres one year laterIsraeli President calls for greater investment in high-tech in memory of his predecessor, Shimon Peres.![]() Shimon Peres remembered year after his passingMemoir by late President Shimon Peres to be published tomorrow.![]() German foundation, Foreign Ministry announce Shimon Peres PrizeGermany announces new award named for former Israel PM and president to be bestowed on individuals who contribute to German-Israel relations![]() New York to celebrate 'Shimon Peres Day'Annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City to coincide with first ever 'Shimon Peres Day,' initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo.![]() 'Oslo': No more than a show'A Trojan horse placed by the Palestinians at Israel's doorstep in order to open it to Palestinian national demands.'![]() New York Governor proclaims 'Shimon Peres Day'New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the first Sunday in June will be “Shimon Peres Day”.![]() A close look at Yitzchak Rabin's policiesA review of the important book by Rabin's political advisor, not yet available in translation.![]() 'Even Peres knew Maaleh Adumim is a consensus'MK Bezalel Smotrich rejects criticism over inclusion of former President in campaign for the annexation of Maaleh Adumim.![]() 'I miss you grandfather'Ceremony held marking 30 days since passing of former Israeli President Shimon Peres.![]() What epitaph will be engraved on Peres' tombstone?Peres's epitaph will include quotes from Isaiah, Bialik and Ben Gurion as well as detailing his various activities in the political arena.![]() Rio party labels Peres an 'ideologue of terrorism'Rio City Council member files lawsuit against the PSOL political party for calling Shimon Peres an accessory to terror and genocide.![]() PA officer jailed after criticizing AbbasOfficer who criticized PA chairman for attending Peres funeral sentenced to jail, only to be later pardoned by Abbas.![]() Netanyahu praises security forces for great workThe Prime Minister said security forces acted quickly in the attack in North Jerusalem this morning.![]() Senior officer: Peres was a liarSayeret Matkal officer says, 'Peres was a liar and cheater, he had no part in Operation Entebbe.'![]() INTO THE FRAY: Israel in WonderlandThe demise of Shimon Peres unleashed a tidal wave of mendacity & hypocrisy that underscores the dominance the delusional dictates of political correctness have over political discourse in (and on) Israel.![]() Peres the DividerIn reality, Shimon Peres was a chronic force of division and rancor in Israeli society.![]() Biden to speak at event memorializing PeresVice President Joe Biden to speak at a memorial for Shimon Peres at a Washington, D.C., synagogue.![]() Expert: The Arabs viewed Peres as a 'butcher'Israelis saw Shimon Peres as a man of peace, but the Arab world saw him in a different way, says Dr. Ephraim Herrera.![]() Kissing Mahmoud AbbasIs it the same Abbas I know who was fawned over by Israeli leaders at the Peres funeral?![]() Beyond the accolades: A sobering retrospection of Shimon PeresShimon Peres, with his fondness for a universalism – an offshoot of his socialist, and later global, inclinations – that was the hallmark of the Left, offered us a New Middle East where both sides were wrong. Murderer and victim alike.![]() PLO's Ashrawi: Peres talked peace, did nothingIn NY Times op-ed article, Hanan Ashrawi blasts Peres as a failure.![]() Will a highway be renamed after Peres?Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is considering renaming the Ayalon Highway after former president at the request of his family.![]() Netanyahu stopped Peres from forming PA stateShimon Peres and Abbas reportedly set up program to allow Jews to remain in Palestine, only to have Netanyahu pull the plug.![]() 'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'Jewish Home chairman surprised to see so many senior Israeli officials standing in line to shake hands with PA chairman at Peres funeral.![]() The rewriting of Modern Zionist historyMay Shimon Peres be credited with his many positive deeds and accomplishments. May he merit a place in the World to Come. This essay is not about him.![]() Abbas under fire for attending Peres funeralPA chairman criticized by his people for attending the funeral of Shimon Peres and shaking Netanyahu's hand.![]() Shimon Peres's secretIn 2014, former President Shimon Peres revealed a secret to two journalists. What was it?![]() Netanyahu, Rivlin shake hands with PA chairmanIsraeli Prime Minister and President both shake hands with PA chairman at the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.![]() WATCH: David D'Or performs 'Avinu Malkeinu'Musician David D'Or honors Peres' request to perform Avinu Malkeinu at funeral.![]() Man criticized Peres, detained for questioningMan who criticized Peres on Facebook detained for questioning and forbidden to travel to Jerusalem.![]() INTO THE FRAY: Shimon Peres (1923-1985; 1986-2016)Paradoxically, it was not Peres’s successes – but his failures – that catapulted him to international stardom; not his impressive accomplishments, but the disastrous fiascoes in pursuit of his wildly unrealistic illusions.![]() Shimon Peres laid to restThousands of people attended the funeral of former president and prime minister who passed away at 93.![]() Shimon Peres funeral, 27 Elul, the day the Oslo Accords were signedThe architect of Oslo has been called to give account in the Heavens today, during the period when all Jews are judged for their past actions.Today's date is Elul 27 which fell on September 13 in 1993, the very day the Oslo Accords were signed.![]() Clinton: Peres spoke like a psalmDemocratic presidential nominee speaks with Jewish leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah, reaffirms her commitment to Israel.![]() Hamas: Abbas 'disregarding the martyrs'Hamas blasts PA chairman for attending the funeral of former President Shimon Peres and sending condolences to his family.![]() Netanyahu meets with world leadersPrime Minister Netanyahu meets Federica Mogherini and Bill Clinton as world leaders arrive for Peres's funeral.![]() Peres' son-in-law 'disappointed' by Arab MKs'The Arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.'![]() Traffic details during Peres' funeralThe Jerusalem area will be significantly blocked during Shimon Peres' funeral. Here's what you need to know.![]() Police arrest Jews, Arabs ahead of Peres funeralIsraeli Police Chief reveals preemptive arrests of right-wing activists and Arabs prior to funeral for Shimon Peres.![]() Memorial ceremony for Peres held in United NationsUN Secretary-General, US Ambassador, join representatives from more than 40 countries to pay last respects to Israeli president.![]() 'Peres was proud of Ofra'Former Binyamin Regional Council Head recounts how Shimon Peres was proud and supportive of the fledgling community in Judea and Samaria.![]() Israeli security forces gear up for Peres funeralShin Bet security agency will be responsible for guarding 20 presidents, 15 foreign ministers, 5 heads of state, and other VIPs.![]() PA media demonizes PeresPalestinian media unleashed a campaign of demonization following Peres' passing.![]() Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeralPalestinian Authority leader pledges to attend former Israeli president's funeral in Jerusalem on Friday, despite diplomatic deadlock.![]() Katzover: I won’t attend Peres’ funeralBenny Katzover mentioned Peres’ good deeds at the beginning of his career but cant forget the damage he did![]() Bahrain minister in surprise tribute to PeresForeign Minister of Arab country pays tribute to Peres, inviting swift condemnation from colleagues, calling Peres a 'killer of children'.![]() Bill Clinton pays his final respects to PeresThe public is invited to the Knesset plaza to pay their final respect to the former President and PM, last of the founding generation.![]() Nissim Ze'ev remembers Peres as a man who respecteIn former Shas Party MK Nissim Ze’ev's assessment, Shimon Peres changed his views on the Middle East in his final years.![]() His security detail never left his sidePeres' security detail protected him for over 40 years, staying with him day and night, indoors or outdoors, rain or shine. Picures inside.![]() U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for PeresPresident Barack Obama orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of former Israeli President.![]() 'Peres played a role in the settlement enterprise'Daniella Weiss points out Peres’s contribution to the settlement enterprise in Judea and Samaria, but also can't forget Oslo.![]() Peres's hometown says goodbyeResidents of Shimon Peres’s hometown in Belarus pay their respects outside his childhood home. |