Shimon Peres
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| Born | 2 August 1923 |
| Died | 28 September 2016 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Statesman |
| Known for | President of Israel, Prime Minister of Israel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate |
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Shimon Peres (2 August 1923 – 28 September 2016) was an Israeli statesman who served as both the President of Israel and the Prime Minister of Israel during his long political career. He was a key figure in the founding of the State of Israel and played a significant role in its development over the decades.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Shimon Peres was born Szymon Perski in Wiszniew, Poland (now Vishnyeva, Belarus) to a Jewish family. In 1934, his family immigrated to Mandatory Palestine, where he attended the Geula Gymnasium in Tel Aviv. He later studied at the Ben Shemen Agricultural School and the David Yellin College of Education.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Peres began his political career in the 1940s, joining the Haganah, the Jewish paramilitary organization. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a close associate of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first Prime Minister.
Ministerial Roles[edit | edit source]
Peres held numerous ministerial positions throughout his career, including:
- Minister of Defense
- Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Minister of Finance
He was instrumental in establishing Israel's defense and nuclear capabilities, and he played a crucial role in the development of the Dimona nuclear reactor.
Prime Minister[edit | edit source]
Peres served as Prime Minister of Israel twice, first from 1984 to 1986 and again from 1995 to 1996. During his first term, he implemented economic reforms that helped stabilize the Israeli economy.
President of Israel[edit | edit source]
In 2007, Peres was elected as the ninth President of Israel, a position he held until 2014. As President, he focused on promoting peace and innovation.
Peace Efforts and Nobel Prize[edit | edit source]
Shimon Peres was a key architect of the Oslo Accords, a series of agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace settlement. For his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, along with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Peres is remembered as a visionary leader who was committed to peace and innovation. He was a proponent of technological advancement and believed in the potential of science and technology to improve society.
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