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Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Has Suffered A Stroke

by Associated Press

09.13.16 | 1:12 pm

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Jerusalem, Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. In an unprecedented seven-decade political career, Shimon Peres has been there for all t... Former Israeli President Shimon Peres speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Jerusalem, Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. In an unprecedented seven-decade political career, Shimon Peres has been there for all the highs and lows of Israel's tumultuous history. Now, amid another wave of violence, the indomitable 92-year-old elder statesman of Israeli politics worries that if the government doesn't change its ways Israel could be mired in an eternal state of conflict with the Palestinians that endangers its Jewish-majority status. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty) MORE LESS

JERUSALEM (AP) — Spokeswoman: Former Israeli President Shimon Peres has suffered a stroke and has been rushed to a hospital.

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omahhum says:

September 13, 2016

Hard to imagine anyone give’s a rat’s ass about this snooze. I’ll cheer when Netanyahoo has a stroke, and is completely paralyzed. Now that would confirm my belief in karma. However, this article is not news. It is snooze. Get serious.

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