Ariel Sharon, Israel’s 11th prime minister, died in a hospital Saturday. He was 85

Sharon was a general with a reputation for being hard-charging before he entered into politics. He held multiple top posts in the government, and ultimately served as prime minister from 2001 to 2006.

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"The State of Israel bows its head over the passing of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon," current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement posted on his Facebook page. "Ariel Sharon played a central role in the struggle for Israel’s safety throughout the years." Read more...

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