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Shimon Peres’ funeral
Guards carry the coffin of former Israeli President Shimon Peres to Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery, on Friday, September 30. Peres, who shared a Nobel Prize for forging a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians, died Wednesday at the age of 93.
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Family members walk behind Peres' coffin at the start of his funeral procession on September 30.
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The flag-draped coffin arrives at Mount Herzl, where several eulogies were given by politicians and family.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Peres' funeral. He said that Peres had "lived a life of purpose. ... He was a great man of Israel, he was a great man of the world."
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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin touches Peres' coffin. In his tribute, Rivlin said that Peres was "the man of whom we thought time could never stop."
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton spoke of his great friendship with Peres: "He started off life as Israel's brightest student, became its best teacher, and ended up its biggest dreamer."
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Clinton touches Peres' coffin. Clinton spoke fondly of Peres, adding in his eulogy: "He knew exactly what he was doing in being overly optimistic. ... He never gave up on anybody, I mean anybody."
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US President Barack Obama stands alongside Netanyahu as both men pay their respects.
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Obama also gave a eulogy. He commented on Peres' desire for peace. "Out of the hardships of the diaspora, he found room in his heart for others who suffered," Obama said.
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Obama touches Peres' coffin after speaking at the funeral.
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Israeli soldiers hold wreaths before making their way to the graveside.
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Prince Charles represents the British monarchy at the ceremony.
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British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson attends the funeral. Former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron were also in attendance.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Jerusalem to offer his respects.
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The funeral included world leaders and dignitaries from 70 countries.
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Members of the Knesset Guard salute around the grave.
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Mourners gather beside the grave.
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A portrait of Peres is displayed at the Knesset plaza in Jerusalem, where his body laid in state on Thursday, September 29.