Published April 25th, 2005 - 07:41 GMT Al Bawaba Former Israeli president Ezer Weizman, who played a key role in forming the Israeli air force and in forging peace with Egypt, died Sunday at the age of 81. Weizman will be buried in a state ceremony on Tuesday. Tags:Israeli Air Force © 2000 - 2026 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) LatestPopular More than 45 million to face famine due to the Strait of Hormuz closure Gundam in real life: Unitree unveils giant $650,000 trasformable mecha Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Predicted Lineups - Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Trump considers 3-day attack on Iran nuclear facilities Video: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga parade Loading content ... Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news