Jordan's king sends Israel condolences

Jordan's King Abdullah II has sent his condolences to Israel over the passing of former President Shimon Peres.

A senior Jordanian minister, Jawad Anani, will represent Amman at the funeral on Friday.

The King wrote in a telegram to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday that Peres's "contributions toward achieving peace and security in the region are more relevant than ever before."

The King said that "it is vital that the voices of reason prevail and the advocates of peace continue to lead the way."