NEW : Jerusalem ( CNN ) -- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is buried at his ranch in the Negev desert . Sharon has ` ` an unforgettable contribution '' to Israel 's history , Shimon Peres says . Joe Biden says Sharon was committed to the survival of Israel and the Jewish people . He is remembered for his controversial life and political career .
NEW : Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is buried at his ranch in the Negev desert . Sharon has ` ` an unforgettable contribution '' to Israel 's history , Shimon Peres says . Joe Biden says Sharon was committed to the survival of Israel and the Jewish people . He is remembered for his controversial life and political career .