Reaction is pouring in to the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, 87, author of Night. Highlights, via the AP:
- "The state of Israel and the Jewish people express sorrow over the death of Elie Wiesel. Elie, a master of words, gave expression to the victory of the human spirit over cruelty and evil with his unusual personality and captivating stories. In the darkness of the Holocaust when our brothers and sisters perished—the 6 million—Elie Wiesel served as a ray of light and an example of humanity that believes in the goodness of man."—Benjamin Netanyahu
- "He was a guide for us all. One of the Jewish people's greatest sons, who touched the hearts of so many, and helped us to believe in forgiveness, in life, and in the eternal bond of the Jewish people." —Israeli President Reuven Rivlin
- "Wiesel ... endured the most serious atrocities of mankind—survived them and dedicated his life to conveying the message of 'Never Again.' May his memory be a blessing to us all." —Former Israeli President Shimon Peres