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Mandela’s Passing: Israel issues statement

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ANT KATZ

The President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres (pictured), released a special statement following the death of Nelson Mandela. President Peres said, “The world lost a great leader who changed the course of history.

9-Israel“On behalf of the citizens of Israel we mourn alongside the nations of the world and the people of South Africa, who lost an exceptional leader. Nelson Mandela was a fighter for human rights who left an indelible mark on the struggle against racism and discrimination,” said Perez.

“He was a passionate advocate for democracy, a respected mediator, a Nobel peace prize laureate and above all a builder of bridges of peace and dialogue who paid a heavy personal price for his struggle in the years he spent in prison and fighting for his people.

“Nelson Mandela’s legacy for his people and for the world will forever remain engraved in the pages of history and the hearts of all those who were touched by him. He will be remembered forever.”

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  1. Gary Selikow

    Dec 8, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    ‘Anyone knows if Peres is coming to Mandela’s funeral?’

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