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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 372

Shimon Peres funeral

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (C) sits alongside European Council President Donald Tusk (L) and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl national cemetery during the funeral of former Israeli president Shimon Peres on September 30, 2016. (AFP/Pool/Abir Sultan)
November 20, 2019, 1:32 pm
Abbas says Netanyahu tried to prevent him attending Shimon Peres’s funeral
In interview with Israeli radio, PA president also assails US, says it has no ‘legal authority’ to deem settlements not illegal
By Adam Rasgon
The memorial ceremony marking the second anniversary of the death of Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president, August 31, 2018 (Flash 90)
August 31, 2018, 6:21 pm
Two years after death, Peres remembered as visionary who strived to unite nation
Youngest passenger from Entebbe hostage rescue hails the late leader’s role in organizing the operation: ‘Because of you I built a family’
By ToI Staff
The three children of former president Shimon Peres at a memorial service for marking a year since his death, September 14, 2017. (Josef Avi Yair Engel)
September 14, 2017, 5:37 pm
One year after death, Peres remembered as pioneer and incessant dreamer
At series of memorial events, world dignitaries salute the former president’s dreams for peace and 65-year contribution to Israel
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a moment of silence for Shimon Peres during a special cabinet session in Jerusalem, on September 28, 2016 (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
September 7, 2017, 1:09 pm
Netanyahu to be abroad during memorial events for Shimon Peres
With PM away, Rivlin, Henry Kissinger and Tony Blair set to keynote commemorations on first anniversary of elder statesman’s death
By Raphael Ahren
Prince Charles seen during the funeral late former president Shimon Peres at Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, on September 30, 2016. (Emil Salman/Pool)
May 9, 2017, 6:47 pm
Rivlin reinvites UK royal family after reported cancellation
British Foreign Office said to have put kibosh on Israeli trip planned for fall 2017 for fear it would anger Arab allies
By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff
Prince Charles seen during the funeral late former president Shimon Peres at Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, on September 30, 2016. (Emil Salman/Pool)
May 7, 2017, 4:38 pm
UK government said to cancel Prince Charles’ visit to Israel
Foreign Office reportedly puts kibosh on trip planned for fall of 2017 out of fears it would anger Arab allies
By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff
Britain's Prince Charles attends the funeral of former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem on September 30, 2016. (AFP/Pool/Abir Sultan)
March 9, 2017, 3:10 pm
First official UK royal visit to Israel ‘looks set’ for this year
Palace sources said to confirm trip being planned in Balfour centennial year, a day after President Rivlin issues formal invitation via Boris Johnson
By Raoul Wootliff
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, October 31, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 10, 2016, 11:10 pm
Liberman slams Arab MK for attending Arafat memorial
Hawkish defense minister vows to oust Ayman Odeh from Knesset, suggests he become Palestinian Authority lawmaker instead
By ToI Staff
Britain's Prince Charles attends the funeral of former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem on September 30, 2016. (AFP/Pool/Abir Sultan)
November 8, 2016, 4:17 pm
In historic first, senior British royal said to be planning official trip to Israel
Formal tour by member of monarchy would end absence for state’s entire existence, during which nearly every other country on earth was visited by a Crown representative
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the opening of the Knesset winter session, Jerusalem, October 31, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
October 31, 2016, 8:34 pm
Arab and coalition MKs snub each other with mutual boycotts
Joint List members, angered by sanction over their absence from Peres funeral, walk out of Netanyahu’s speech; coalition MKs respond in kind
By Raoul Wootliff
Illustrative: View of a special plenum session marking the 50th anniversary of the Knesset's current building, January 19, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 31, 2016, 4:19 pm
Coalition members to boycott speeches by Joint List’s MKs
Arab MKs, angered by sanction over their absence from Peres funeral; walk out of Netanyahu’s speech inaugurating Knesset session
By Raoul Wootliff
A supporter of Michel Aoun holds his portrait and the Lebanese flag on the outskirts of Beirut, ahead of the October 31, 2016 parliament session that elected the ex-general as president and ended a political stalemate of more than two years. (AFP PHOTO/ANWAR AMRO)
October 31, 2016, 2:12 pm
White House will ‘neither defend nor criticize’ FBI chief
But in apparent rebuke of Comey announcement on Clinton emails, Josh Earnest cites norms that ‘limit public discussion of facts’ related to ongoing probes
By Sara Miller
The children of Shimon Peres attend the unveiling of his tombstone at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on October 28, 2016 (Photo: Elad Malka)
October 28, 2016, 11:12 am
Dimona nuclear facility to be named for Shimon Peres
At tombstone unveiling after 30 days of mourning, Netanyahu hails former PM and president as ‘beacon of knowledge’
By ToI Staff
The new tombstone of the late former president Shimon Peres at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, seen on October 27, 2016, a day before the unveiling ceremony marking a month since his passing at the age of 93. (Lior Mizrahi/Flash90)
October 27, 2016, 7:36 pm
Peres family to unveil tombstone, with Netanyahu, Rivlin on hand
At end of 30-day mourning period, former elder statesman to be celebrated Friday as peacemaker, ‘servant’ of his country
By ToI Staff
In this July 26, 2016 file photo, former president Bill Clinton speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
October 24, 2016, 1:31 am
Bill Clinton: Jews should understand danger of Trump better than anyone
Canvassing in Florida, former president warns Jewish audience against ‘threat to fundamental character of the nation, future of our children and grandchildren’
By Eric Cortellessa
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