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Israeli President Shimon Peres visited Athens to discuss tourism and energy, leading to speculation that Israel may be interested in purchasing Greek state-owned gas companies and grid operators. This comes as Greece is pressured by the "troika" to sell off national assets to meet bailout requirements.
Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony and Bob Dylan
President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 13 individuals, including musician Bob Dylan, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and Israeli President Shimon Peres. The inclusion of Dylan is noted as ironic given his history as an anti-war icon, while the awards for Albright and Peres are criticized based on their foreign policy records.
Davos Panel Conflict, Shimon Peres and Recep Erdogan
A heated exchange occurred at the World Economic Forum between Israeli President Shimon Peres and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the Gaza conflict. The session ended abruptly when a Washington Post moderator cut off Erdogan's rebuttal, leading the Prime Minister to walk out and vow never to return to Davos.
