Shimon Peres, Former Israeli Leader and Nobel Winner, Dies at 93
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Statesman shared Peace Prize in 1994 for negotiating milestone deal with Palestinians.
Shimon Peres, the Israeli statesman who earned a Nobel Prize for his tireless efforts to forge peace with Palestinians, died early Wednesday. He was 93.
The former Israeli leader suffered a major stroke earlier this month. His condition deteriorated significantly on Tuesday and he passed away due to complications, his family said.
“Our father’s legacy has always been the future,” Chemi Peres, the former leader’s son said Wednesday morning outside the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv. “Look to tomorrow he taught us. Build Israel’s future … always continue to strive for peace.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, expressed “deep personal sorrow” over the death of Mr. Peres, according to a statement.
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