14 Jan 2014

Sharon buried on family farm

9:47 am on 14 January 2014

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon was buried at his family farm in southern Israel on Monday.

The funeral for the veteran military general and politician included full military honours.

He lies beside his wife Lili, who died in 2000.

Mr Sharon was regarded by many Israelis as a great statesmen, but was widely loathed in the Arab world. He died on Saturday aged 85 after eight years in a coma.

Army officers carry the coffin of Ariel Sharon to his grave in southern Israel.

Army officers carry the coffin of Ariel Sharon to his grave in southern Israel. Photo: AFP