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.
Israelis have been paying their respects to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as his body lies in state at parliament ahead of his funeral tomorrow.
The 85-year-old died yesterday after spending eight years in a coma after a major stroke in 2006.
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.