TIMES OF ISRAEL
Peres, a man of peace, made Israel a military powerhouse
by Judah Ari Gross
September 28, 2016

Before Shimon Peres became the man of peace extolled by world leaders for his dedication to coexistence, he was a man of defense and security, setting up some of Israel’s most important military victories and strategic assets. To many, Peres is synonymous with the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, for which he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, and his eponymous Center for Peace, which promotes dialogue and opportunities for both Israelis and Palestinians. Yet few people in Israel have contributed more to the country’s military capabilities. READ MORE

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The very humorous side of Shimon Peres when he went job-hunting in 2014