On this day: Prime minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated after peace rally by far-right activist
Rabin was Israel’s fifth prime minister. He served two terms in office, from 1974 until 1977, and again from 1992 until his assassination on November 4, 1995.
On November 4, 1995, former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin was tragically assassinated during a peace rally in Tel Aviv. The event, which aimed to foster peace between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), saw over 100,000 attendees. Rabin was shot by far-right Jewish activist Yigal Amir, who targeted him for agreeing to cede territory in exchange for peace during the Oslo Accords negotiations.
Despite being rushed to Ichilov Hospital for emergency surgery, Rabin succumbed to his injuries. Amir was sentenced to life imprisonment, with additional years for conspiracy and murder. Rabin, a well-known advocate for peace, had previously received an honorary doctorate and had played a crucial role in the successful Entebbe hostage rescue mission. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.
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