Israeli President Shimon Peres: Hezbollah is 'main killer' in Syria January 24, 2014 -- Updated 0931 GMT (1731 HKT) Israeli President Shimon Peres says Hezbollah responsible for much Syrian carnage He says the deal to curb Iran's nuclear program is crucial Despite tensions, he says he would still be prepared to meet with Rouhani Follow our team on the ground and see complete coverage here. (CNN) -- Israel's President Shimon Peres has pointed a finger at Iran over the carnage in Syria, labeling the Iranian-backed Shiite militant group Hezbollah as "the main killer" in the war-ravaged country. Speaking to CNN's Richard Quest at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Peres questioned the authenticity of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's stated desire for peace in Syria, given its support for the militia. "The President (Rouhani) spoke really movingly about Syria, about the killing of the dead," he said. But who's killing? The main killer today in Syria is Hezbollah -- who is supporting Hezbollah, who is financing Hezbollah, who is sending them out? Earlier at Davos, Rouhani had urged an end to the Syrian conflict, arguing that elections were the key to resolving the issue. READ MORE: Rouhani: 'Sanctions against Iran are illegal' Peres was also asked whether the United States and other powers were being "pulled along in a game" in relation to a landmark deal intended to curb Iran's nuclear program, following the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent comments that the Obama administration had mischaracterized the Islamic republic's concessions. "No," replied Peres. I say they have difficulties too, but I think President Obama is serious about (the deal), because he knows the outcome if they were to stop it at the moment. It may turn the Middle East into a nuclear region. It's (already) complicated (enough). Despite the tensions between Israel and Iran, Peres said he was still open to meeting with Rouhani should the opportunity arise. The Iranians are not our enemies historically. We don't have a joint border -- I don't see any reason why we should have a conflict," he said. The problem with Rouhani is his positions... But if he really (does) what they (say they will do), why not? OPINION: Rouhani 'must avoid getting wings clipped' Israel's President points a finger at Iran over the carnage in Syria, due to support for Shiite militant group Hezbollah. January 24, 2014 -- Updated 0755 GMT (1555 HKT) World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim calls for a concerted global effort to help Syria's refugees, saying the response so far has been inadequate. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 2225 GMT (0625 HKT) CNN's Richard Quest speaks to Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick about the lack of a crisis at Davos 2014. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 2213 GMT (0613 HKT) Richard Quest speaks to the OECD's Angel Gurria on how inequality and lack of economic growth are tied together. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 1910 GMT (0310 HKT) It's town of cuckoo clocks, $20 pasta and very slippery pavements -- tread carefully, warns first-timer Chris Pepper. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 1920 GMT (0320 HKT) Nina dos Santos speaks to former U.S. Treasury Sec. Larry Summers who says public sector investment should be encouraged. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 0949 GMT (1749 HKT) Almost 40 years and trillions worth of GDP after Mao, an entire generation still has little idea of what kind of nation to strive for, writes Damien Ma. January 23, 2014 -- Updated 0517 GMT (1317 HKT) The crisis in Syria was front and center for the movers and shakers as Davos formally got underway. Read his view of the parties. Speaking at the WEF in Davos, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said that by 2020 women occupy 30% of leadership positions. January 24, 2014 -- Updated 0919 GMT (1719 HKT) And once there, what do you need to do to fit in?