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Robert S. Rifkind, Who Defended a Libel Suit by Ariel Sharon, Dies at 88 • Apr. 5, 2025, 3:32 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As Ariel Sheinerman • Arik Sharon
Born February 26, 1928 • Israel
Died January 11, 2014 (aged 85) • Ramat Gan • Israel
Title / Office prime minister (2001-2006), Israel
Founder Kadima
Political Affiliation Kadima • Likud
Role In 1948 Arab-Israeli War • Six-Day War • Suez Crisis • Yom Kippur War • two-state solution

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