Ariel Sharon laid to rest

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks near the flag-draped coffin of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon during a memorial ceremony at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

Israel paid homage to Sharon at two funeral services held on Monday for a man hailed as a war hero at home but seen by many in the Arab world as a war criminal.

See photos of Ariel Sharon's life here.

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Wreaths are carried during a state memorial service for Israel's former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

A military ceremony for Sharon was held in Latrun before he was buried near Sycamore Farm, the former Prime Minister's residence, beside the grave of his wife Lili.

Sharon died on Saturday at age 85 in Tel Hashomer a hospital near Tel Aviv and had been in a coma since Jan. 4, 2006.

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden wears a Jewish skull cap, or yarmulke, as he walks before delivering his speech during a memorial ceremony for the former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon at the Knesset, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Tony Blair, special envoy to the Middle East, stand during a memorial ceremony for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a memorial ceremony for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem Jan. 13, 2014.

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Wreaths are carried during a state memorial service for Israel's former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at Israel's parliament, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israeli army officers sit at the back of a military jeep with the flag draped coffin of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon after a memorial ceremony at the Knesset, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's President Shimon Peres greets U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) at a memorial ceremony for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the Knesset, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Members of the Knesset guard carry the flag-draped coffin of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as his family members walk behind during a memorial ceremony, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's President Shimon Peres (C) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C, back) greet family members of the former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon at the start of a memorial ceremony, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Members of the Knesset guard place the flag-draped coffin of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon onto a podium before a memorial ceremony, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (standing) shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during a memorial ceremony for the former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) attends a memorial ceremony for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks near the flag draped coffin of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon during a memorial ceremony for Sharon, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.

Latrun, Israel

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The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benjamin Gantz, as well as the members of the General Staff salute the military vehicle carrying the coffin of late former PM Ariel Sharon during the military honor guard ceremony held before Sharon's funeral, in Latrun, Israel, Jan. 13, 2014.

Havat Hashikmim, Israel

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Israelis watch the funeral of late former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at his burial site, in Havat Hashikmim, Israel, Jan. 13, 2014.

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An Israeli honor guard carries the coffin during a state memorial service for Israel's former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at Israel's parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem, Jan. 13, 2014.