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Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93: Media reports

NEW YORK — Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres died in Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Sept 28) aged 93, according to media reports.

NEW YORK —  Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres died in Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Sept 28) aged 93, according to media reports.

Peres was hospitalsed following a stroke two weeks ago and had made some progress before a sudden deterioration in his condition on Tuesday.

Details of when the funeral will take place were not initially available. REUTERS

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