Former PM Yitzhak Shamir to be buried today at Mt. Herzl

Shamir will be laid to rest alongside wife after passing away in TA at age 96; coffin to be brought to Knesset where public will be invited to pay respects; Peres, Netanyahu, Rivlin to eulogize former PM at funeral.

Politicians hold moment of silence for Shamir 370

Politicians hold moment of silence for Shamir 370

(photo credit: Abir Sultan/Reuters)

ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN

JULY 2, 2012 06:35