Former Israeli president Shimon Peres dies at 93

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres died in Tel Aviv on Wednesday age 93, according to media reports.

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Peres was hospitalized following a stroke two weeks ago and had made some progress before a sudden deterioration in his condition on Tuesday.

Details of when the funeral will take place were not initially available.

(Reporting by New York and Washington Desks)