Rudy Giuliani (R), the mayor of New York City, and Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres shake hands for the press at the end of their meeting March 11. Giuliani met with the Israeli leader after an early morning ride on the number 18 bus, which was twice blown up by Hamas suicide bombers in recent weeks, accompanied by Jerusalem mayor Ehud Olmert in a gesture of solidarity with the residents of the city.

ISRAEL GIULIANI