Ariel Sharon, the former Israeli general, defense minister and prime minister, died Saturday. Sharon had been in a coma for eight years after suffering a stroke. Today, we look back at Newsweek's covers of the man who shaped Israeli policy for decades.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Our cover when the Sabra and Shatila massacre forced Ariel Sharon, then Defense Minister, to resignNewsweekImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Our cover when Sharon sued Time Magazine for libelNewsweekImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Our 2006 cover when Ariel Sharon fell illNewsweek