Obama sends condolences to Peres over wife's death

US President Barak Obama sent his condolences to President Shimon Peres over the passing of his wife. In his message, Obama wrote that while he did not have the privilege to meet Sonya Peres during his visits to Israel, he knew that she touched people's lives through her dedication to her family and the State of Israel.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added that she and her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, feel lucky to have known Sonya, and remain grateful for her dedication to the friendship between Israel and the United States. (Ynet)