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In the past, most wars were motivated by the idea of nationhood. Today, however, wars are incited above all using religion as an excuse.

Shimon Peres

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Shimon Peres
Age: 93 †
Born: 1923
Born: August 16
Died: 2016
Died: September 28
Poet
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President Of Israel
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Szymon Perski
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