Congress proposes highest US civilian honor for Anwar Sadat The Congressional Gold Medal would honor the late Egyptian president for leading his country to peace with Israel. February 2, 2017 4:42 am
Peres praises Abbas as ‘peace partner’ at Capitol medal ceremony Accepting the Congressional Gold Medal, Israeli President Shimon Peres lauded Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and called for renewing talks with the Palestinians. June 26, 2014 12:17 pm
Congress votes Gold Medal for Shimon Peres The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would award Israeli President Shimon Peres the Congressional Gold Medal. May 20, 2014 9:38 am
