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Peres unveils Israel's new presidential medal of honor

Henry Kissinger among first recipients of 'President's Award,' bestowed upon individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the State of Israel.

by Nir Hasson 3 comments

David Ben-Gurion's legacy, through Shimon Peres' eyes

Shimon Peres’ political biography of his mentor and former boss David Ben-Gurion ends up being as much about him as about Israel’s founding father. But this is not unreasonable, as Peres is as much the Old Man’s successor as he was his aide

by Azriel Bermant 1 comments

Peres: Iran's 'evil' leaders must not be allowed to gain nuclear weapons

Speaking at Herzliya Conference, President urges resumption of peace talks with Palestinians, saying talks are the only way to end the Mideast conflict.

by Haaretz 34 comments

WATCH: Obama campaign video says U.S.-Israel bond 'unbreakable'

President Barack Obama's new presidential campaign video features top Israeli officials, including PM Netanyahu and President Peres, singing Obama's praises.

by Barak Ravid 37 comments

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The number's up for monotheism

Not only has the time come to separate between this monotheism and the state - both the Jewish and Arab state - the time has also come to separate it from the national discourse.

by Salman Masalha 0 comments

Social unrest can inspire a new kind of Israeli leader

The Israel of 2011 needs a sober, honest leadership, but one seasoned with a pinch of the bandit's daring and chicanery.

by Amir Oren 0 comments

Peres can't save Netanyahu from UN debacle

Reports have emerged that Prime Minister Netanyahu will ask President Peres to represent Israel in the General Assembly in the vote on Palestinian statehood. The president should not agree to go.

Haaretz Editorial 66 comments

Time to come clean

It's time for Shimon Peres to tell the truth about Israel's military cooperation with Apartheid South Africa.

by Sasha Polakow-Suransky 0 comments

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