Byline: Lally Weymouth
Three leaders--two Israeli, one Palestinian--reflect on the history and future of Israel.
Shimon Peres: 'Practically All of Us Were Hawks'
Israeli President Shimon Peres, 85, is the last remaining founding father of the Israeli state still in office. A hawk who helped build Israel's military-industrial complex, in recent years Peres has been a leader in the search for peace with the Palestinians. As part of Israel's 60th-anniversary celebrations, Peres is hosting a conference this week titled "Facing Tomorrow," which will be attended by President George W. Bush and other dignitaries. Last week Peres looked forward as well as back in an ...