Former Israeli Leader Shimon Peres Has Died

Shimon Peres, a former prime minister and president of Israel, has died today at age 93, according to multiple reports.

Peres was hospitalized after suffering a stroke two weeks ago and his health had been deteriorating.

Peres is a celebrated statesman who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, alongside Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin, for their work on Middle East peace.

UPDATE –– 11:17 pm ET: Below are statements from President Obama, George H.W. Bush, and the Clintons:

Here is President Obama's full statement on Shimon Peres: pic.twitter.com/RPfQV7ClRT

— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) September 28, 2016

In statement, former Pres. George H.W. Bush says Shimon Peres "inspired the world over." https://t.co/0DUEV0Obza pic.twitter.com/sAURdqtdim

— ABC News (@ABC) September 28, 2016

Statement from Bill and Hillary Clinton on the death of Shimon Peres. pic.twitter.com/LEnOLbLJSg

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 28, 2016

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