Ariel Sharon
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Ariel Sharon was an Israeli general and politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006. Sharon was incapacitated by a stroke in January 2006. Wikipedia
Born: February 26, 1928, Kfar Malal, Israel
Died: January 11, 2014, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
Profession: Military officer
Buried: January 13, 2014, Havat Shikmim
President: Moshe Katsav
Quotes
- Israel may have the right to put others on trial, but certainly no one has the right to put the Jewish people and the State of Israel on trial.
- Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.
- We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.
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