Breaking News: Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein executed  2006-12-30 11:01:50

Special Report: World reactions on execution of Saddam

Special Report: Execution of Saddam

    JERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres said Sunday that the execution of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was "justice for history," Israel Radio reported.

    Peres told the weekly cabinet meeting that Saddam, who had invited his own death, was a threat to life in the Middle East and the rest of the world, the reports said.

    Peres's remark was Israel's first official response to the hanging of Saddam Hussein. Both Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Foreign Ministry have been keeping a low profile and have not issue formal statements following the execution.