Ariel Sharon’s funeral program:
- 09:30 Knesset state memorial service in Jerusalem attended by international dignitaries
- Speeches from family members, President Shimon Peres, US Vice-President Joe Biden and Middle East envoy Tony Blair
Ariel Sharon lauded at Israel state memorial service - Army-led funeral procession from Knesset to Ariel Sharon’s farm
- Stop-off on the way for private army ceremony at Latrun, where Ariel Sharon was wounded in 1948 war of independence
- 10:00 Military burial ceremony at Sycamore ranch, near Sderot
- Selected invited guests and family present for burial beside Lili Sharon’s grave; other members of public allowed to observe ceremony from a distance[youtube HqDzak3VHSc 650]
