The body of Israel's ninth President Shimon Peres is lying in state in the plaza of the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin are laid wreaths on the casket of Shimon Peres in the plaza of the Knesset. Israeli honour guards carry the coffin of former Israeli President Shimon Peres into the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, on Thursday. Peres served twice as Israel's prime minister. As Israel's president, he cultivated admiration for his youthful optimism.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2016 07:07 UTC