World leaders gather as former Israeli President Shimon Peres is laid to rest

Members of former Israeli President Shimon Peres’ family embrace at his funeral at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

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Sept. 30, 2016 8:52 AM PT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the funeral of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres.

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French President Francois Hollande, center, attends the funeral of former Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

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An honor guard carries the coffin of former Israeli President Shimon Peres toward his grave during his funeral in Jerusalem.

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