Israeli President SHIMON PERES confers the Presidential Medal of Distinction upon Chancellor ANGELA MERKEL for her 'unwavering commitment to Israel's security and the fight against anti-Semitism'. The medal, awarded for unique and outstanding contributions to 'Tikkun Olam', bettering the world, the highest civilian award in Israel, was previously bestowed upon U.S. Presidents Clinton and Obama.
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