Raphael Walden

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Sonia Peres, who served in the British army during World War II, inspects female IDF soldiers in the 1960s. (photo: Israel National Archives)
The passing of Sonia Peres: For better or worse, a small country
Sonia Peres, wife of Shimon Peres for 67 years, died peacefully in her sleep on 20 January. She was 87 years old. The media eulogized her with photos and reminiscences of pre-and-early Israeli society, when everyone knew everyone and people lived far more modestly. But Israel is still a very small country, and most Israelis…
By Roee Ruttenberg January 22, 2011
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