In Peres Eulogy, Obama Notes 'Unfinished Business of Peace'

U.S. President Barack Obama said both the U.S. and Israel were "built by stubborn idealists and struggling immigrants," during a eulogy at the funeral of the late Israeli leader Shimon Peres. Obama called Peres one of the "giants of the 20th century," and likened him to other figures like Nelson Mandela and Britain's Queen Elizabeth. He praised Peres for his dedication to trying to solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. "Even in the face of...

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