World leaders to attend funeral for Israel's Shimon Peres
- 8 years ago
A long list of world leaders will attend the funeral of former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres, who died on Wednesday at 93. Some of the world's most powerful figures will be at the service in Jerusalem on Friday, including US President Barack Obama. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas sent a letter of condolence to Mr Peres' family. It is not clear if he will attend the funeral. Shimon Peres will receive a state burial at a ceremony on Friday at Mount Herzel Cemetery in Jerusalem.