Former Israeli President Shimon Peres died today, leaving behind a political career that spanned seven decades. We’re commemorating the politician’s life with a look back at some of his greatest photo ops.
The condition of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres has reportedly deteriorated rapidly in the past day. The 93-year-old liberal icon had been stable since suffering a severe stroke on Sept. 13. But in recent hours he has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, the Times of Israel reported.. The paper quoted Channel 10 news as…
Former Israeli president Shimon Peres died today, leaving behind a storied career that spanned more than seven decades — some of which has been immortalized memorably on video. From a job hunting parody video to an inspirational TED talk, we gathered just a few of Peres’ best on-camera moments. 1) Shortly after retiring, Peres cheekily…
JERUSALEM — Former Israeli President Shimon Peres remains sedated and on a respirator two days after suffering a massive stroke, his office said. Peres’ status “remains unchanged,” a statement issued Thursday by his spokesperson said. “He is being closely monitored by his doctors, and continues to receive treatment as previously set forth,” the statement said….
As former Israeli President Shimon Peres continues to recover from the — he remains in stable but serious condition as of Wednesday morning — an extremely diverse group of politicians and other public figures are wishing him well. It’s a testament to Peres’ global appeal as a symbol of peace that he would elicit get- well wishes…
The Shimon Peres haters — and they are many — are coming out in full force already, preying on his would-be memory while his life hangs in the balance. Even as his family grows optimistic that he will recover following a massive stroke, these haters are trying to undermine the inevitable hagiography that looms and…
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres remains in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital following a massive stroke, his son-in-law and personal physician Rafi Valdan said on Wednesday, though the family is optimistic he will recover. Valdan said it was too early to tell whether there may be lasting neurological damage following the stroke that…
JERUSALEM — The son of former Israeli President Shimon Peres gave a sober assessment of his father’s condition following a massive stroke and said the family “will have to make decisions.” Shortly after 11 p.m., several hours after Peres, 93, was admitted to Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer near Tel Aviv, hospital officials said the…
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