World leaders are expressing their sense of loss as Israel prepares for the state funeral of Shimon Peres, who served as President for decades.
U.S. President Barack Obama intends to travel to the funeral, calling the former Israeli leader a friend and inspiration.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Shimon Peres was a towering figure.
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