The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/george-h-w-bush/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png George H.W. Bush | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/george-h-w-bush/ 32 32 Dick Cheney, dominant, divisive strategist of America’s ‘war on terror,’ dies at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/dick-cheney-dominant-divisive-strategist-of-americas-war-on-terror-dies-at-84/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:22:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680868 The former US vice president’s hardline policies, steadfast support for Israel, and rift with Trump's Republican party defined a half-century in US politics

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]]> Plane gallery dedicated at WWII museum to elder US president Bush https://www.timesofisrael.com/plane-gallery-dedicated-at-wwii-museum-to-elder-us-president-bush/ Mon, 02 May 2022 10:30:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2755009 The former aviator, whose bomber was shot down by Japan and who died in 2018, was an early supporter of the New Orleans institution that dedicated a section in his honor last week

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]]> Room where it didn’t happen: US mediators reveal failed Israel-PLO peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/room-where-it-didnt-happen-us-mediators-reveal-failed-israel-plo-peace-talks/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2470860 In 'The Human Factor,' key American negotiators answer Israeli director Dror Moreh's pointed questions about how a peace plan spanning two administrations crashed and burned

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]]> Trump says he’ll nominate Barr for attorney general, will oversee Russia probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-hell-nominate-barr-for-attorney-general-will-oversee-russia-probe/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:01:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1975885 William Barr served in same position between 1991 and 1993 under Bush, at the same time Robert Mueller oversaw the Justice Department's criminal division

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]]> George H.W. Bush, 41st president of US, laid to rest after final salute https://www.timesofisrael.com/george-h-w-bush-41st-president-of-us-laid-to-rest-after-final-salute/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:26:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1975703 Thousands gather to pay respects as train carries casket from Houston to private family burial, following week of tearful goodbyes and rare displays of unity

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]]> George H.W. Bush celebrated with praise, humor in DC farewell; George W. tearful https://www.timesofisrael.com/george-h-w-bush-celebrated-with-praise-and-humor-in-washington-farewell/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:28:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1974917 43rd US president calls his father 'the brightest of a thousand points of light,' breaks down during eulogy

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]]> Netanyahu dispatches Kahlon to Bush funeral service in Washington https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-dispatches-kahlon-to-bush-funeral-service-in-washington/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:54:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1974503 Finance minister will join US leaders, foreign dignitaries Wednesday in paying final respects to former US president, who died last week at 94

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]]> Netanyahu hated George H.W. Bush’s peace plan. Now it’s his policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-hated-george-h-w-bushs-peace-plan-now-its-his-policy/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:19:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1974420 His opposition to the US-led Madrid peace process as deputy foreign minister made him persona non grata at the State Department

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]]> At Capitol, Bush saluted as ‘gentle soul, great man’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-capitol-bush-saluted-as-gentle-soul-great-man/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 07:40:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1973597 US President Trump visits the Lincoln Catafalque to pay tribute to the former president, but does not give speech or attend ceremony

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]]> Bush’s service dog pictured in moving tribute to late US president https://www.timesofisrael.com/bushs-service-dog-pictured-in-moving-tribute-to-late-us-president/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:36:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1973373 Sully, who helped 94-year-old open doors and pick up items over last 6 months, photographed next to his master's coffin

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]]> Body of George H.W. Bush flown back to Washington for final salute https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-george-h-w-bush-flies-to-back-to-washington-for-final-salute/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:13:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1973349 Former US president, who died Friday, is sent off from Houston with 21 gun salute ahead of state funeral

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]]> Like father, like son? Not so much in Bush dynasty https://www.timesofisrael.com/like-father-like-son-not-so-much-in-bush-dynasty/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:57:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1973016 George HW watched prospect of doomsday fade, and limited threat posed by Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, while George W's presidency was hit early with September 11 attacks

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]]> One little lonely guy, many legacies: 6 things to know for December 2 https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-little-lonely-guy-many-legacies-6-things-to-know-for-december-2/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 09:47:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972204 George H.W. Bush isn't remembered as a big Israel-lover, but is still recalled for managing to kick off a peace process and helping rescue Jews around the world

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]]> How ‘lonely little’ George H.W. Bush changed the US-Israel relationship https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-lonely-little-george-h-w-bush-changed-the-us-israel-relationship/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:50:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972144 The 41st president beat AIPAC, but lost 24% of his Jewish backing after confronting Israel over the settlements; it's a lesson US leaders since have taken to heart

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]]> Palestinians hail Bush as ‘the only US president to stand up to Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-hail-bush-as-the-only-us-president-to-stand-up-to-israel/ Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:33:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972081 PA leader Abbas sends condolence letter to president George W. Bush, whose late father pushed for major Israeli-Palestinian peace conference

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