Shimon Peres: 1923-2016

Shimon Peres, former president of Israel, who died at the age of 93 years has been laid to rest. The Polish- born Israeli statesman was the ninth president of Israel, serving from 2007 till 2014.

by Bayo Ogunmupe

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Shimon Peres: 1923-2016

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