Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas sends condolence letter to Peres family The Palestinian Authority president called Peres a "brave" partner for peace.
Jewish groups praise Shimon Peres as respected statesman and peacemaker The late Israeli president was being remembered as "a friend," "a giant" and "a beacon of light."
Obama delivers passionate farewell to Peres: ‘Todah rabah, Shimon’ The president said the statesman, who died Tuesday at age 93, represented the pioneering spirit he admires in Israelis.