On This Day: Menachem Begin's 105th birthday

Begin was most noted for signing a peace treaty with Former President of Egypt Anwar Sadat in 1979, which led them to both share a Nobel Pece Prize for their work.

Menachem and Aliza Begin vote in the national election on May 17, 1977

Menachem and Aliza Begin vote in the national election on May 17, 1977

(photo credit: YAACOV SAAR/GPO)

ByYVETTE J. DEANE

AUGUST 16, 2018 09:37

Updated: AUGUST 16, 2018 13:37

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