Shimon Peres

A black and white photo showing a man in a pilot's uniform with a mustache looking at a camera among a crowd of people.

Capt. Michel Bacos, Entebbe hijacking hero, dies at 95

Michel Bacos chose to stay with his Jewish passengers who were being held hostage in Entebbe, Uganda, in 1976. He "took over immediately as a real captain and as a real commander, remembers one of the youngest passengers on the flight.

Capt. Michel Bacos, Entebbe hijacking hero, dies at 95
Shimon Peres was a proud holder of an Israeli organ donor card.

Shimon Peres wanted Israelis to be organ donors — like him

Shimon Peres wanted Israelis to be organ donors — like him
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Israel's looking for a new president — and the competition for the ceremonial job is fierce

Israel's looking for a new president — and the competition for the ceremonial job is fierce

Israel has a smart idea - and it's all about brains

Israel has a smart idea - and it's all about brains

What Does U.S. Intervention in Syria Mean for Israel?

What Does U.S. Intervention in Syria Mean for Israel?

Israel promises to strike back ‘fiercely’ if Syria attacks

The drumbeat for action against Syria has grown louder, with Syria promising to strike back at Israel if it's attacked by the west. But in Israel, the government is saying it will strike back hard if Syria strikes -- and it's pushing for western airstrikes because of what it sees as the bigger picture.

Israel promises to strike back ‘fiercely’ if Syria attacks

Israel to Strike Back 'fiercely' if Syria Attacks the Jewish State

Israel's prime minister is warning that his country will strike back if Syria attacks the Jewish state. The threat comes after two and a half years of official Israeli silence on Syria's civil war. The Syrian regime responded with a threat of its own.

Israel to Strike Back 'fiercely' if Syria Attacks the Jewish State

Is there Hope for Middle East Peace in Obama's Second Term?

Is there Hope for Middle East Peace in Obama's Second Term?
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Low Expectations in Israel for Obama Visit

President Obama's first overseas trip of his second term will include stops in Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The administration says Iran, Syria and the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process are on the agenda.

Low Expectations in Israel for Obama Visit

Israel says it's received a message of peace from Egypt's President; Egyptians say no

Israelis were buoyed to receive a letter seeming to be from Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi, expressing his wish for security in the Middle East and a resumption of the Middle East process. Egyptian officials, though, say the letter isn't real. But Israelis have their doubts about that claim.

Israel says it's received a message of peace from Egypt's President; Egyptians say no

Egypt to Keep Peace Treaty, but Anti-Israeli Pressure Remains

Egypt has said it will meet its peace treaty with Israel, but there is pressure within the country to reflect anti-Israeli sentiment.

Egypt to Keep Peace Treaty, but Anti-Israeli Pressure Remains

Russia Asserts Itself as Mediator in Middle East

Vladimir Putin paid a quick visit to Israel on Monday, asserting Russia as a key mediator on the Middle Eastern issues.

Russia Asserts Itself as Mediator in Middle East

VIDEO: Syria in civil war as heavy weapons flow into region

Syria is increasingly wracked by violence. Government forces are using increasingly powerful weapons against rebels who are getting their own more powerful weapons. United Nations officials say the country has descended into full-fledged civil war.

VIDEO: Syria in civil war as heavy weapons flow into region

This Week's Agenda: Budget, Election 2012, Middle East

This Week's Agenda: Budget, Election 2012, Middle East
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Global Hit: Shimon Peres

Israeli President Shimon Peres; He's been in Israeli politics for more than half a century. Turns out, that whole time, he's also been writing poems. And some of those poems have now been set to music. Daniel Estrin has today's Global Hit.

Global Hit: Shimon Peres