Tony Blair has heralded Ariel Sharon as "a giant of this land" at the state memorial service for the former Israeli prime minister, who died on Saturday. He was laid to rest at a ranch he owned near Sderot, close to Gaza.
Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon's remains will lie in state in parliament in Jerusalem today.
A memorial service will be held there tomorrow morning, followed by an afternoon funeral near Sycamore Farm, Sharon's residence in southern Israel.
Israelis have paid their final respects to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon who has been buried at his family ranch in southern Israel.
By fair means or foul, Ariel Sharon’s life was dedicated to defending Israel.