Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, 28 September 2016. The State of Israel and its people deeply mourn the passing of a great leader, a statesman and a true visionary.
Shimon Peres: A brief biography
PM Netanyahu’s statement on the passing of Shimon Peres
President Rivlin expresses deep sadness on the passing of Shimon Peres
PM Netanyahu's remarks at the start of the special Cabinet meeting in memory of Israel's ninth President, the late Shimon Peres
Statements by US Leaders on the death of former President Peres
World leaders send condolences to the people of Israel following the passing of Shimon Peres