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Peres lauded in star-studded ceremony
World leaders praised and serenaded Israeli President Shimon Peres in honor of his upcoming 90th birthday.
9 bittersweet comments on Peres’ 90th
Headlines & Reads: Peres-Fest Begins, Kerry Vs. Dempsey, Between Religious and Scientific ‘Belief’
Happy 90th, Shimon Peres!
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in Jerusalem today to celebrate the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres. Bill Clinton, Sharon Stone, Tony Blair, Dr. Ruth, Robert DeNiro and Barbra Streisand (who sung the traditional song “Avinu Malkeinu”) joined thousands of well-wishers at the capital’s International Convention Center.
In Israel, Sharon Stone meets her biggest fan, visits Hadassah Hospital
It’s unclear whether this guy is a fan of Sharon Stone or a fan of campy t-shirts. Either way, he had what was surely a surreal moment yesterday when, dressed in a “Basic Instinct” shirt, he bumped into Stone on the streets of Tel Aviv.
Bill Clinton to Israelis: Share future with a Palestinian state
There is no alternative to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Bill Clinton said at an event to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Mazel Tov, Israel; Shalom, Mayor Villaraigosa
Photographs of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa play on a large screen. In one photograph, he’s with Israeli President Shimon Peres. In others, he is visiting the Western Wall, walking at a kibbutz and greeting Israeli soldiers.
Israel Police chief to meet with FBI on Boston Marathon attack
Israel Police Chief Yohanan Danino in U.S. meetings with FBI and law enforcement officials is expected to discuss the Boston Marathon attack, among other topics.
Hatred of Jews remains strong, Netanyahu and Peres tell Yom Hashoah rite
The hatred of Jews is still strong more than 70 years after the Holocaust began, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres said at the national Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.
Accepting an apology graciously
"Turkey was the first to recognize Israel from the Muslim world. Since the 15th Century, Turkey was a shelter for the Jewish people. I can think of about 1,000 reasons why Turkey and Israel should be friends. There is an affinity in history; there is a closeness in geography."
Obama’s Middle East visit: 50 shades of gray
On March 21, four days before Pesach, Sarah Chazizza was at home in Sderot, doing what people do before Pesach. She was cleaning. It was still early in the morning, but the weather was getting warmer and the windows were wide open to let the dusted furniture breath.
Obama quotes Hatikvah in Passover message
President Obama cited the Israeli national anthem's invocation of an ancient Jewish longing for a homeland in his Passover message.
‘Put yourself in their shoes’
It’s been just two days since President Barack Obama touched down in Israel, and no doubt you’ve probably read and heard it all by now. The ribbing banter with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his Best Frenemy Forever.
Obama gift tree to Peres won’t be uprooted
The magnolia tree gifted from President Obama to Israeli President Shimon Peres will not have to be uprooted for approval by Israel's Agriculture Ministry.
President Obama will reiterate where he stands
President Obama will be making an historic trip to Israel in which he will meet with Israeli officials, see a number of important Zionist sites, and receive the Presidential Medal of Distinction from Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Air Force One lands in Israel
Air Force One has touched down in Israel.
Netanyahu brings new gov’t to Peres, taps Ya’alon for defense
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Shimon Peres that he formed a government coalition.
Streisand to perform two stadium concerts in Tel Aviv
Barbra Streisand will perform two Tel Aviv concerts in Israel in addition to performing at the 90th birthday celebration for President Shimon Peres.
First Miss Israel of Ethiopian descent to dine with Obama
Yityish Aynaw, the first Miss Israel of Ethiopian descent, has been invited to meet President Obama at a dinner hosted by President Shimon Peres.
Peres to European Parliament: Call Hezbollah terror group
Israeli President Shimon Peres told European Parliament lawmakers that they should classify Hezbollah as a terror group, and that Israel’s new cabinet creates a chance for renewed talks with the Palestinians.
Pollard clemency petition reaches 103,000 signatures
More than 103,000 people have signed a petition calling on President Obama to free imprisoned spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard.
Following extension to form government, Netanyahu calls for parties to unite
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for Israeli political parties to "come together and unite our forces," hours after being granted an extension to form a new government.
Netanyahu sets meeting to request extension in forming government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Shimon Peres to request an extension in forming a government.
Members of the 19th Knesset sworn in at inaugural session
The first session of the newly elected 19th Knesset opened in Jerusalem.
Peres receives official Knesset elections results
Israeli President Shimon Peres received the official results of the elections for the 19th Knesset.
Obama congratulates Netanyahu in phone call
President Obama congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on winning the most seats in the next Knesset and said he looked forward to working with the new government.
Peres using Facebook to urge young people to vote
Israeli President Shimon Peres released a Facebook application to encourage young Israelis to vote.
In Israel, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul calls for end to foreign assistance
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul called for a reduction of foreign assistance during a visit to Israel.
UCLA, MIT duos among Wolf Prize winners
Seven scientists and an architect were named recipients of Israel's prestigious 2013 Wolf Prizes.
Palestinians see little hope in Israeli elections
Palestinians say they do not expect significant improvement in their lives or a re-starting of the peace process after Israel’s national election next month.
Peres calls peace a top priority at reception for Christian leaders
Israeli President Shimon Peres at a reception for Christian leaders called peace a top priority.
2013 election: The shameless vote
Israeli leaders send condolence messages in Newtown massacre
Israeli leaders sent letters of condolence to President Barack Obama over the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn.
December 11, 2012
Shimon Peres tweets the pope
Israel's President Shimon Peres welcomed Pope Benedict XVI to Twitter with a tweet extolling Israel-Vatican ties.
European Parliament members in Israel discuss U.N. vote
Four members of the European Parliament met with Israeli leaders during a solidarity visit to Israel following its escalated conflict with Hamas.
November 23, 2012
Peres briefs Obama on Hamas commander killing
Israeli President Shimon Peres briefed U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday about Israel's killing of the Hamas military commander in Gaza, saying the man was a "mass-murderer", Peres's office said in a statement.
November 12, 2012
As Obama takes second term, Israelis wonder what the future holds
Most Israelis were asleep as the polls closed in America and voters waited for the results, but on one rooftop in central Tel Aviv a party with loud classic rock music and flashing lights was going strong.
November 2, 2012
Peres sends letter to Obama in wake of Sandy
Israeli President Shimon Peres expressed sympathy and friendship on behalf of the people of Israel to President Obama in the wake of superstorm Sandy.
Conference sessions suggest new fundraising model, praise Israel-Diaspora cooperation
Delegates to the Jewish People Policy Institute conference proposed a new model for Jewish communal fundraising and stressed the importance of cooperation between Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities.
Confused about the Bibi-Lieberman merger? You’re not alone
Israel confers Presidential Medal on Conductor Zubin Mehta
Israeli conductor Zubin Mehta was awarded a Presidential Medal of Distinction by Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Foreign policy: In favor of Romney
Mitt Romney likes to recount a conversation he had with Shimon Peres, the president of Israel, back when he was governor of Massachusetts. Peres told him that “America is unique in the history of the world for its willingness to sacrifice so many lives of its precious sons and daughters for liberty, not solely for itself but also for its friends.”
Peres receives credentials of Egypt, Jordan envoys
The new ambassadors of Egypt and Jordan presented their credentials to Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Knesset dissolution bill passes first reading
Legislation to dissolve the Israeli Knesset and go to national elections was approved unanimously on first reading.
For southern Israel, start of school is start of ‘rocket season’
As the school year got underway for more than two million Israeli students across the country on Monday, a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip exploded in open territory in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council in southern Israel—midway between Beersheba and Ashkelon—causing no damage.
What should Jews do about the circumcision crisis?
August 21, 2012
August 18, 2012
Netanyahu aides: In opposing Israeli attack on Iran, Peres forgot his place
President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly clashed over the possibility of a strike against Iran's nuclear facilities on Thursday, with Netanyahu aides reportedly saying that Peres had "forgotten the role of a president in the State of Israel."
Peres says Israel can’t go it alone in Iran, trusts Obama
Israeli President Shimon Peres on Thursday came out against any go-it-alone Israeli attack on Iran, saying he trusted U.S. President Barack Obama's pledge to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.
Israel to U.S.: Time running out in Iran nuclear dispute
Israel warned visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday that time was running out for a peaceful settlement to the nuclear dispute with Iran, saying sanctions and tough talk over possible military action were failing to sway Tehran.
Romney, Obama show love for Israel in their own separate ways
It was a weekend of Israel love politically that highlighted two approaches to showing affection for the Jewish state: Go to Israel, as Mitt Romney did, or go pro-Israel, as the Obama administration did.
Israel receives first contact from Egypt’s Morsi
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi told Israel on Tuesday he wanted to work for peace in the Middle East, in the first official message sent by the Arab state's new Islamist leadership to the Jewish state.
Struggling with mourning on Tisha b’Av? Join the oh-so-Jewish club of confusion
Planes with wounded return to Israel; Peres: ‘Israel will act against terror’
President Shimon Peres said in response to the deadly attack in Bulgaria that Israel will "locate and act against terror all over the world," as the wounded and dead arrived in Israel.
Clinton to Netanyahu: ‘We will continue to consult closely’
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem Monday, fresh from a visit to Egypt, where she became the most senior U.S. official to meet newly elected President Mohamed Morsi, from the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood.
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