Former Israel president dies at 81

Published April 25th, 2005 - 07:41 GMT
Al Bawaba
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.

 

 

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