Peres hopes for peace with Palestinians in 5 years

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 19:32

Israeli President Shimon Peres, known as an eternal optimist, today said that he still dreams of living in harmony with the Palestinians and the troubled region would see peace in the coming five years.

Israel not to dig up Obama’s tree gift in search of hidden germs

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 13:05

Israel will not be uprooting the magnolia tree planted by President Barack Obama at the residence of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

‘Thirsty’ Obama can’t get enough of wine during Israeli visit!

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 12:58

President Barack Obama delivered a well-received speech to the people of Israel and finished the second day of his trip with a State Dinner at the home of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Seedling planted by Obama `quarantined`

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:48

Israeli agriculture ministry decided to quarantine a seedling planted by US President Barack Obama in the Israeli counterpart`s garden.

Israel to award Obama prestigious medal during visit

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 22:40

Israel will award US President Barack Obama the country`s Presidential Medal of Distinction during his upcoming visit.

Netanyahu asked to form next Israeli government

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 08:45

Israel`s president asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to form the next government.

Israel president warns of new Palestinian uprising

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 00:06

Israel`s president warned that Palestinians are liable to launch a new uprising if Jewish state doesn`t do more to reach peace accord, stepping up his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli President confident Obama would strike Iran

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 16:34

Israeli President Shimon Peres is confident that American President Barack Obama would approve a military strike to halt Iran`s nuclear ambitions if it came to that.

Israel wants to take India ties to next level

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 16:00

The biggest dream of Israeli President Shimon Peres is to go to India, if he gets an invitation, said one diplomat. Shimon Peres would very much enjoy his visit to India, said another.