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Death of Ariel Sharon: David Cameron's statement

The Prime Minister has made a statement following the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Lord Cameron
• Published: 11 January 2014

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Prime Minister said:

Ariel Sharon is one of the most significant figures in Israeli history and as Prime Minister he took brave and controversial decisions in pursuit of peace, before he was so tragically incapacitated. Israel has today lost an important leader.

Published 11 January 2014