Dozens of world leaders and dignitaries have gathered in Jerusalem for the funeral of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres.
He died on Wednesday aged 93.
US President Barack Obama and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are among the guests.
Shimon Peres was one of Israel's founding fathers and won a Nobel Peace Prize after signing the Oslo peace accords in 1993.
US President Barack Obama paid tribute at the funeral to his contribution to his country.
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He died on Wednesday aged 93.
US President Barack Obama and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are among the guests.
Shimon Peres was one of Israel's founding fathers and won a Nobel Peace Prize after signing the Oslo peace accords in 1993.
US President Barack Obama paid tribute at the funeral to his contribution to his country.
IN: "This is…
OUT: …it is."
DUR: 33 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0930peres-obama1.mp3
ALT:
US President Barack Obama paid tribute at the funeral - and said Peres losing family members in the Nazi Holocaust shaped his world view.
IN: "That understanding…
OUT: …respect."
DUR: 32 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0930peres-obama2.mp3