PM Ariel Sharon shaking hands with Pres. Mahmoud Abbas in the presence of Pres. George Bush at the Red Sea Summit in 2003

Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, died today. He was one of the most controversial figures in Israeli politics. There are many organizations and news outlets offering descriptions of his life. Of these, the best that I have seen so far are these and I share them in the hope that they will help in your own understanding of Ariel Sharon as well as aid you in discussing his life and legacy with others.

• Ariel Sharon, from The Tower
• Israel’s Indomitable Protector by Mitch Ginsburg for Times of Israel
• Sharon’s Secret by Mark Lavie for Times of Israel
• Article about Sharon’s death from the Jerusalem Post
• Quotes about Sharon from world leaders