Israeli ex-president Shimon Peres dies: doctor
The 93-year-old died at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), Rafi Walden, who is also Peres's son-in-law, told AFP, without giving further details.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Israel ex-president Shimon Peres suffers 'major' stroke
Former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, suffered a "major" stroke and was breathing with the aid of a respirator in intensive care.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Pope Francis hosts Israeli-Palestinian peace prayer
Pope Francis on Sunday hosts an unprecedented peace prayer meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
Sun Jun 08 2014
Obama to 'work closely' with new Israel government
President Barack Obama looks forward to "working closely" with the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the US leader's visit, officials said Saturday.
Sat Mar 16 2013