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| Former Israeli Prime Minister ] died on 11 January 2014 |
Former Israeli Prime Minister ] died on 11 January 2014 after having suffered a stroke on 4 January 2006 that left him in a ] until his death,<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/01/28/scientists-say-comatose-former-israeli-leader-ariel-sharon-shows-robust-brain/</ref> two weeks after his condition further deteriorated.<ref>{{cite news|last=Soffer|first=Ari|title=Ariel Sharon Passes Away, Aged 85|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/176162#.UtF_MRZRpok|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Arutz Sheva|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=bbcdeath>{{cite news|author=Yolande Knell |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25696601 |title=BBC News - Israel's ex-PM Ariel Sharon dies, aged 85 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2014-01-11 |accessdate=2014-01-11}}</ref> | ||
| ==Illness and death== | |||
| Sharon's body is to ] in the ] Plaza beginning 12 January until an official ceremony to be attended by dignitaries and world leaders to be held in the Knesset chamber on 13 January followed by a funeral to be held at the family's ranch in the ] where Sharon will be buried beside his wife, Lily. | |||
| Sharon suffered a ] on 4 January 2006.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4608100.stm</ref> Sharon underwent a series of subsequent surgeries related to his state. He remained in a long-term care facility from 6 November 2006 until the time of his death.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6120298.stm</ref> His condition worsened from late 2013 and Sharon suffered from ] on 1 January 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ariel Sharon's Condition Deteriorates|url= http://www.timesofisrael.com/ariel-sharons-condition-deteriorates |work=The Times of Israel|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Doctors: End for Sharon Could Come 'Within Hours'|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/175830#.UsUXDPQW0V0|accessdate=2 January 2014|publisher=Arutz Sheva|date=2 January 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | After eight years in a coma, Sharon died at 14:00 on 11 January 2014.<ref name=mourn>{{cite news|title=Israel mourns Sharon's passing; Netanyahu: He was a 'brave warrior'|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.568006/1.568006|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Ha'aretz|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/11/us-israel-sharon-death-idUSBREA0A09420140111|title=Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon dead at 85|publisher=Reuters|date=11 January 2014|accessdate=11 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==Funeral== | ==Funeral== | ||
| ⚫ | A ] will be held on 13 January in accordance with ] which require that interment takes place as soon after death as possible. His body is to ] in the ] Plaza beginning 12 January until an official ceremony to be attended by dignitaries and world leaders to be held in the Knesset chamber followed by a funeral to be held at the family's ranch in the ] where Sharon will be buried beside his wife, Lily. Russian Foreign Minister ] is expected to attend the funeral.<ref>{{cite news|title=Obama: U.S. joins Israeli people in honoring Sharon's commitment to his country|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.568018|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Ha'aretz|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Former prime minister Ariel Sharon dies at 85|url=http://www.jpost.com/National-News/Former-prime-minister-Ariel-Sharon-dies-at-85-337662|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Jerusalem Post|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Israel's Ariel Sharon dies at 85|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/01/israel-ariel-sharon-dies-at-85-201411231338785176.html|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Al-Jazeera|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> The prime minister's office issued a statement that announced public viewing 18:00 on the day it was at the Knesset. Other dignitaries to attend are: U.S. Vice President ], former British Prime Minister ], Former Dutch Prime Minister ], Czech Prime Minister ] and German Foreign Minister ], amongst others.<Ref>http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/01/body-israel-ariel-sharon-lie-state-201411283126387266.html</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | A ] will be held on 13 January in accordance with ] which require that interment takes place as soon after death as possible. His body is to ] in the ] Plaza beginning 12 January until an official ceremony to be attended by dignitaries and world leaders to be held in the Knesset chamber followed by a funeral to be held at the family's ranch in the ] where Sharon will be buried beside his wife, Lily.<ref>{{cite news|title=Obama: U.S. joins Israeli people in honoring Sharon's commitment to his country|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.568018|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Ha'aretz|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Former prime minister Ariel Sharon dies at 85|url=http://www.jpost.com/National-News/Former-prime-minister-Ariel-Sharon-dies-at-85-337662|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Jerusalem Post|date=11 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Israel's Ariel Sharon dies at 85|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/01/israel-ariel-sharon-dies-at-85-201411231338785176.html|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=Al-Jazeera|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> The prime minister's office issued a statement that announced public viewing 18:00 on the day it was at the Knesset. Other dignitaries to attend are: U.S. Vice President ], former British Prime Minister ], Former Dutch Prime Minister ], Czech Prime Minister ] and German Foreign Minister ], amongst others.< |
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| ==Reactions== | ==Reactions== | ||
| ===Israel and Palestine=== | ===Israel and Palestine=== | ||
| Israeli president ] issued a statement that referred to Sharon by his nickname and read: "My dear friend, Arik Sharon, lost his final battle today. Arik was a brave soldier and a daring leader who loved his nation and his nation loved him. He was one of Israel's great protectors and most important architects, who knew no fear and certainly never feared vision. He knew how to take difficult decisions and implement them. We all loved him and he will be greatly missed."<ref name=guardiandeath>{{cite news|title=Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon dies after eight-year coma|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/11/former-israeli-pm-ariel-sharon-dies|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> Israeli Prime Minister ] said: "He played a major part in the struggle for the country's security throughout all of its years. He was first and foremost a brave warrior and a great general, one of the greatest commanders the IDF has seen." ] ] said of her former political mentor: "In that large body of his beat a Jewish soul that cared for the Jewish people around the world. He became the large father of a large nation. A father that gave his son a sense of security. And more than anything, Arik was a man that I loved. We were separated for eight years, and we never really got to part ways. Now we part". ] ] remarked: "Ariel Sharon's life path is intertwined with the history of the State of Israel and his presence at key intersections in its existence are recorded in its history." Former ] ], who succeeded Sharon after his second stroke, said: "Ariel Sharon will be remembered as a great leader. He stood at the front of the firing line where Israel's fate was determined all his life. Arik's life was fascinating, exceptional, unique, soaked with bravery, human warmth, vision, and leadership at the critical moments when Israel needed these traits. In the eight years since his collapse, there was something missing for Israel and for me personally and his absence will continue to be felt into the future.” Opposition leader ] of the Israeli Labor Party said: “Ariel Sharon will be remembered as a great leader. For many years we were in opposing camps, but it's impossible not to appreciate a man who could change his worldview and recognize the correct path for the State of Israel.<ref name=mourn/> | |||
| Israeli president ], referring to Sharon by his nickname, said: | |||
| {{centered pull quote|Arik was a brave soldier and a daring leader who loved his nation and his nation loved him. He was one of Israel's great protectors and most important architects, who knew no fear and certainly never feared vision.<ref name=guardiandeath>{{cite news|title=Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon dies after eight-year coma|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/11/former-israeli-pm-ariel-sharon-dies|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=11 January 2014}}</ref>|author=Shimon Peres}} | |||
| Other Israeli politicians who paid tribute to Sharon included ],<ref name=mourn/> Justice Minister ],<ref name=mourn/> Defence Minister ],<ref name=mourn/> and former prime minister ].<ref name=mourn/> ], leader of the opposition Israeli Labor Party, said: “Ariel Sharon will be remembered as a great leader. For many years we were in opposing camps, but it's impossible not to appreciate a man who could change his worldview and recognize the correct path for the State of Israel.<ref name=mourn/> | |||
| ], a member of the ], said that while no one should gloat over his death, Sharon had taken "a path of war and aggression" and had left "no good memories with Palestinians".<ref name=bbcdeath/> ], who was the Palestinian intelligence chief during Sharon's premiership, said: "He wanted to erase the Palestinian people from the map ... He wanted to kill us, but at the end of the day, Sharon is dead and the Palestinian people are alive." ]' ] condemned him as having "hands ... covered with Palestinian blood."<ref name=reaction>{{cite news|title=World Leaders React to the Death of Ariel Sharon|url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/world-leaders-react-death-ariel-sharon-21498641|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=ABC News|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ===International=== | ===International=== | ||
| ====Asia==== | ====Asia==== | ||
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*{{IND}} – ] ] said "I was deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Ariel Sharon. During his long career in public service, Sharon made extremely important contributions to the State of Israel. In this hour of bereavement, please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathies." And "As Prime Minister, he took bold steps for peace in the region. We in India recall that he was the first-ever Prime Minister of Israel to visit India in September 2003. His lasting contribution to the promotion of our bilateral ties will be long remembered."<ref> 12 January 2014</ref> | ||
| **Chief Minister of ], ] wrote that it was "Sad to hear about the death of Ariel Sharon, former Israeli prime minister. During his tenure Indo-Israel relations were at positive best."<ref> |
**Chief Minister of ], ] wrote that it was "Sad to hear about the death of Ariel Sharon, former Israeli prime minister. During his tenure Indo-Israel relations were at positive best."<ref></ref> | ||
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*{{IRN}} – Grand Ayatollah ] wrote on ''Twitter'': "The Zionists’ all hopes relied on this vulture (Ariel #Sharon) to bring down the rising nation of Palestine to their knees." And "(Sharon) was their last hope. However from the first day when he came into power, the #Palestinian Intifada gained in flames."<ref>http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Irans-Khamenei-responds-to-Sharons-death-337859</ref> | ||
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*{{SIN}} - Prime Minister ] expressed his condolences to the people of Israel via ''Facebook''. He wrote that Sharon had dedicated his life to the security and well-being of Israel and its people and that he embodied courage and resourcefulness and served his country with honour and distinction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-sends-condolences/951584.html}}</ref> | ||
| ====Europe==== | ====Europe==== | ||
| *{{ |
*{{FRA}} – President ] remarked Sharon that as "a major player in the history of his country. After long military and political career he chose to move towards the dialogue with Palestine. I am offering my sincere condolences to his family and people of Israel."<ref>12 January 2014</ref> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{GER}} – Chancellor ]'s office issued a statement that read: "With his courageous decision to withdraw the Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip, he took a historic step on the path to a deal with the Palestinians and a two-state solution."<ref name=reaction/> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{RUS}} – President ] said that he "highly praised Ariel Sharon's personal qualities and his activities to protect Israel's interests, noting a high respect for him among compatriots and his high authority in the international arena."<ref name=reaction1> 11 January 2014</ref> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{SWE}} – Foreign secretary ] said that Sharon was "a great leader of Israel; a brilliant military commander, but also a wise statesman seing the necessity of peace."<ref>, ''Expressen'', January 12, 2014.</ref> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{UK}} – Prime Minister ] regarded Sharon as "one of the most significant figures in Israeli history. As prime minister he took brave and controversial decisions in pursuit of peace, before he was so tragically incapacitated." | ||
| ====North America==== | ====North America==== | ||
| *{{ |
*{{CAN}} – Prime Minister ] described Sharon as "renowned military leader" and added that "he also played a central role in the Israeli government for several years, changing the political landscape through his leadership and vision."<ref name=reaction>{{cite news|title=Friends and enemies weigh in on legacy of Ariel Sharon, dead at 85|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/friends-and-enemies-weigh-in-on-legacy-of-ariel-sharon-dead-at-85-1.1634773|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=CTV News|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{MEX}} – The ] (SRE) lamented the death of Sharon through a communiqué and offered its "sincere condolences" to the Israeli people. It recognised Sharon's long political career.<ref>{{cite news|title=México lamenta muerte de Ariel Sharon|url=http://noticieros.televisa.com/mexico/1401/mexico-lamenta-muerte-ariel-sharon/|accessdate=12 January 2014|newspaper=]|date=11 January 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6MZBM5VUX|archivedate=12 January 2014|language=Spanish}}</ref> | ||
| *{{ |
*{{USA}} – President ] wrote "On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel on the loss of a leader who dedicated his life to the State of Israel. We reaffirm our unshakable commitment to Israel’s security and our appreciation for the enduring friendship between our two countries and our two peoples. We continue to strive for lasting peace and security for the people of Israel, including through our commitment to the goal of two states living side-by-side in peace and security." Secretary of State ] said: "Ariel Sharon's journey was Israel’s journey. The dream of Israel was the cause of his life, and he risked it all to live that dream."<ref>"http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/barack-obama-statement-on-ariel-sharon-death-102058.html#ixzz2q8s3o2Z7</ref> | ||
| **Former President ] wrote that "I was honoured to know this man of courage and call him friend. He was a warrior for the ages and a partner in seeking security for the Holy Land and a better, peaceful Middle East."<ref>{{cite news|title=World Leaders React to the Death of Ariel Sharon|url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/world-leaders-react-death-ariel-sharon-21498641|accessdate=11 January 2014|newspaper=ABC News|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ====South America==== | ====South America==== | ||
| *{{ |
*{{COL}} – President, ], lamented the death of of Ariel Sharon and expressed condolences to the people of Israel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Ariel Sharón. Nuestras condolencias a todo el pueblo israelí.|url=https://twitter.com/JuanManSantos/status/422018837807370240|accessdate=12 January 2014|newspaper=Juan Manuel Santos on ]|date=11 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 13 January 2014
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon died on 11 January 2014 after having suffered a stroke on 4 January 2006 that left him in a persistent vegetative state until his death, two weeks after his condition further deteriorated.
Illness and death
Sharon suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on 4 January 2006. Sharon underwent a series of subsequent surgeries related to his state. He remained in a long-term care facility from 6 November 2006 until the time of his death. His condition worsened from late 2013 and Sharon suffered from renal failure on 1 January 2014.
After eight years in a coma, Sharon died at 14:00 on 11 January 2014.
Funeral
A state funeral will be held on 13 January in accordance with Jewish burial customs which require that interment takes place as soon after death as possible. His body is to lie in state in the Knesset Plaza beginning 12 January until an official ceremony to be attended by dignitaries and world leaders to be held in the Knesset chamber followed by a funeral to be held at the family's ranch in the Negev desert where Sharon will be buried beside his wife, Lily. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend the funeral. The prime minister's office issued a statement that announced public viewing 18:00 on the day it was at the Knesset. Other dignitaries to attend are: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok, Czech Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, amongst others.
Reactions
Israel and Palestine
Israeli president Shimon Peres issued a statement that referred to Sharon by his nickname and read: "My dear friend, Arik Sharon, lost his final battle today. Arik was a brave soldier and a daring leader who loved his nation and his nation loved him. He was one of Israel's great protectors and most important architects, who knew no fear and certainly never feared vision. He knew how to take difficult decisions and implement them. We all loved him and he will be greatly missed." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "He played a major part in the struggle for the country's security throughout all of its years. He was first and foremost a brave warrior and a great general, one of the greatest commanders the IDF has seen." Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said of her former political mentor: "In that large body of his beat a Jewish soul that cared for the Jewish people around the world. He became the large father of a large nation. A father that gave his son a sense of security. And more than anything, Arik was a man that I loved. We were separated for eight years, and we never really got to part ways. Now we part". Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon remarked: "Ariel Sharon's life path is intertwined with the history of the State of Israel and his presence at key intersections in its existence are recorded in its history." Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, who succeeded Sharon after his second stroke, said: "Ariel Sharon will be remembered as a great leader. He stood at the front of the firing line where Israel's fate was determined all his life. Arik's life was fascinating, exceptional, unique, soaked with bravery, human warmth, vision, and leadership at the critical moments when Israel needed these traits. In the eight years since his collapse, there was something missing for Israel and for me personally and his absence will continue to be felt into the future.” Opposition leader Isaac Herzog of the Israeli Labor Party said: “Ariel Sharon will be remembered as a great leader. For many years we were in opposing camps, but it's impossible not to appreciate a man who could change his worldview and recognize the correct path for the State of Israel.
Mustafa Barghouti, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, said that while no one should gloat over his death, Sharon had taken "a path of war and aggression" and had left "no good memories with Palestinians". Tawfik Tirawi, who was the Palestinian intelligence chief during Sharon's premiership, said: "He wanted to erase the Palestinian people from the map ... He wanted to kill us, but at the end of the day, Sharon is dead and the Palestinian people are alive." Hamas' Khalil al-Haya condemned him as having "hands ... covered with Palestinian blood."
International
Asia
India – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said "I was deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Ariel Sharon. During his long career in public service, Sharon made extremely important contributions to the State of Israel. In this hour of bereavement, please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathies." And "As Prime Minister, he took bold steps for peace in the region. We in India recall that he was the first-ever Prime Minister of Israel to visit India in September 2003. His lasting contribution to the promotion of our bilateral ties will be long remembered."
- Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote that it was "Sad to hear about the death of Ariel Sharon, former Israeli prime minister. During his tenure Indo-Israel relations were at positive best."
Iran – Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote on Twitter: "The Zionists’ all hopes relied on this vulture (Ariel #Sharon) to bring down the rising nation of Palestine to their knees." And "(Sharon) was their last hope. However from the first day when he came into power, the #Palestinian Intifada gained in flames."
Singapore - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his condolences to the people of Israel via Facebook. He wrote that Sharon had dedicated his life to the security and well-being of Israel and its people and that he embodied courage and resourcefulness and served his country with honour and distinction.
Europe
France – President Francois Hollande remarked Sharon that as "a major player in the history of his country. After long military and political career he chose to move towards the dialogue with Palestine. I am offering my sincere condolences to his family and people of Israel."
Germany – Chancellor Angela Merkel's office issued a statement that read: "With his courageous decision to withdraw the Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip, he took a historic step on the path to a deal with the Palestinians and a two-state solution."
Russia – President Vladimir Putin said that he "highly praised Ariel Sharon's personal qualities and his activities to protect Israel's interests, noting a high respect for him among compatriots and his high authority in the international arena."
Sweden – Foreign secretary Carl Bildt said that Sharon was "a great leader of Israel; a brilliant military commander, but also a wise statesman seing the necessity of peace."
United Kingdom – Prime Minister David Cameron regarded Sharon as "one of the most significant figures in Israeli history. As prime minister he took brave and controversial decisions in pursuit of peace, before he was so tragically incapacitated."
North America
Canada – Prime Minister Stephen Harper described Sharon as "renowned military leader" and added that "he also played a central role in the Israeli government for several years, changing the political landscape through his leadership and vision."
Mexico – The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) lamented the death of Sharon through a communiqué and offered its "sincere condolences" to the Israeli people. It recognised Sharon's long political career.
United States – President Barack Obama wrote "On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel on the loss of a leader who dedicated his life to the State of Israel. We reaffirm our unshakable commitment to Israel’s security and our appreciation for the enduring friendship between our two countries and our two peoples. We continue to strive for lasting peace and security for the people of Israel, including through our commitment to the goal of two states living side-by-side in peace and security." Secretary of State John Kerry said: "Ariel Sharon's journey was Israel’s journey. The dream of Israel was the cause of his life, and he risked it all to live that dream."
- Former President George W. Bush wrote that "I was honoured to know this man of courage and call him friend. He was a warrior for the ages and a partner in seeking security for the Holy Land and a better, peaceful Middle East."
South America
Colombia – President, Juan Manuel Santos, lamented the death of of Ariel Sharon and expressed condolences to the people of Israel.
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- "Doctors: End for Sharon Could Come 'Within Hours'". Arutz Sheva. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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- Manmohan Singh condoles former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon's death, recalls his 'bold steps' for peace 12 January 2014
- Shivraj Tweet
- http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Irans-Khamenei-responds-to-Sharons-death-337859
- http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-sends-condolences/951584.html.
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- "Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Ariel Sharón. Nuestras condolencias a todo el pueblo israelí". Juan Manuel Santos on Twitter. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.