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'''Yitzhak Rabin''' ({{lang-he|יצחק רבין}}; March 1, 1922 – November 4, 1995) was an [[Israeli]] [[politician]] and [[military leader]]. He served as the [[Prime Minister of Israel]] from 1974 to 1977 and again from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Rabin was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1994 along with [[Shimon Peres]] and [[Yasser Arafat]] for their efforts in the [[Oslo Accords]].
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| name = Yitzhak Rabin
| native_name = יצחק רבין
| native_name_lang = he
| image = Yitzhak Rabin, by Erling Mandelmann - 2.jpg
| caption = Rabin in 1974
| order = 5th
| office = Prime Minister of Israel
| term_start = 13 July 1992
| term_end = 4 November 1995
| president = [[Chaim Herzog]]
| predecessor = [[Yitzhak Shamir]]
| successor = [[Shimon Peres]]
| term_start1 = 3 June 1974
| term_end1 = 20 June 1977
| president1 = [[Ephraim Katzir]]
| predecessor1 = [[Golda Meir]]
| successor1 = [[Menachem Begin]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1922|3|1|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Jerusalem]], [[Mandatory Palestine]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1995|11|4|1922|3|1|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Tel Aviv]], [[Israel]]
| death_cause = [[Assassination]]
| resting_place = [[Mount Herzl]], [[Jerusalem]]
| party = [[Israeli Labor Party]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Leah Rabin|1948|1995|end=his death}}
| children = 2
| education = [[Kadoorie Agricultural High School]]
| signature = Yitzhak Rabin Signature.svg
| branch = [[Palmach]]
| serviceyears = 1941–1968
| rank = [[Rav Aluf]]
| commands = [[Harel Brigade]]
| battles = [[1948 Arab–Israeli War]]
| awards = {{plainlist|
* [[Nobel Peace Prize]]
* [[Order of the White Lion]]
}}
}}


'''Yitzhak Rabin''' ({{lang-he|יצחק רבין}}; 1 March 1922 – 4 November 1995) was an [[Israel|Israeli]] politician, statesman, and general. He served as the [[Prime Minister of Israel]] twice, from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Rabin was a member of the [[Israeli Labor Party]] and was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1994 along with [[Shimon Peres]] and [[Yasser Arafat]] for their efforts in the [[Oslo Accords]].
== Early Life and Education ==
Rabin was born in [[Jerusalem]] during the [[British Mandate of Palestine]]. He was raised in a [[Zionist]] family and attended the [[Kadoorie Agricultural High School]]. Rabin later joined the [[Palmach]], the elite fighting force of the [[Haganah]], the underground army of the Jewish community in Palestine.


== Early life and education ==
== Military Career ==
Rabin was born in [[Jerusalem]] during the [[British Mandate for Palestine]]. He was educated at the [[Kadoorie Agricultural High School]], where he excelled in his studies and developed an interest in agriculture.
Rabin played a significant role in the [[1948 Arab-Israeli War]], serving as a brigade commander in the newly formed [[Israel Defense Forces]] (IDF). He rose through the ranks to become the IDF's Chief of Staff, overseeing the [[Six-Day War]] in 1967, which resulted in a decisive victory for Israel.


== Military career ==
== Political Career ==
Rabin joined the [[Palmach]], the elite fighting force of the [[Haganah]], the underground army of the [[Yishuv]] (the Jewish community in Palestine) in 1941. He played a significant role in the [[1948 Arab–Israeli War]], commanding the [[Harel Brigade]].
After retiring from the military, Rabin entered politics and joined the [[Israeli Labor Party]]. He was appointed as the [[Ambassador of Israel to the United States]] from 1968 to 1973. Rabin became the [[Prime Minister of Israel]] in 1974, following the resignation of [[Golda Meir]].


== Political career ==
=== First Term as Prime Minister ===
Rabin entered politics after retiring from the military in 1968. He served as the [[Ambassador of Israel to the United States]] from 1968 to 1973. In 1974, he became the [[Prime Minister of Israel]] following the resignation of [[Golda Meir]]. His first term was marked by efforts to stabilize the economy and improve relations with the [[United States]].
During his first term, Rabin focused on strengthening Israel's economy and military. He also worked towards peace with Israel's neighbors, although his efforts were met with limited success.


=== First term as Prime Minister ===
=== Second Term and the Oslo Accords ===
During his first term, Rabin faced numerous challenges, including economic difficulties and political instability. He resigned in 1977 following a financial scandal involving his wife, [[Leah Rabin]].
Rabin was re-elected as Prime Minister in 1992. His second term is most notable for the signing of the [[Oslo Accords]], a series of agreements with the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]] (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace settlement. These accords led to mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO and the establishment of the [[Palestinian Authority]].
 
=== Second term as Prime Minister ===
Rabin returned to the office of Prime Minister in 1992. His second term is best known for the signing of the [[Oslo Accords]], a series of agreements with the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]] (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace settlement. This effort earned him the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1994.


== Assassination ==
== Assassination ==
On 4 November 1995, Rabin was assassinated by [[Yigal Amir]], a right-wing extremist opposed to the Oslo Accords, during a peace rally in [[Tel Aviv]]. His death was a significant blow to the peace process and led to widespread mourning in Israel and around the world.
On November 4, 1995, Rabin was assassinated by [[Yigal Amir]], a right-wing extremist opposed to the peace process. His death was a significant blow to the peace efforts in the region.


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Rabin is remembered as a courageous leader who sought peace and security for Israel. His efforts in the peace process and his tragic assassination have left a lasting impact on Israeli society and politics.
Rabin is remembered as a leader who took significant steps towards peace in the [[Middle East]]. His efforts in the [[Oslo Accords]] and his vision for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have left a lasting impact on the region.


== See also ==
== See Also ==
* [[List of Prime Ministers of Israel]]
* [[Oslo Accords]]
* [[Oslo Accords]]
* [[Israeli Labor Party]]
* [[Israeli Labor Party]]
* [[Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin]]
* [[Six-Day War]]
 
* [[Nobel Peace Prize]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Yitzhak Rabin}}
{{Wikiquote|Yitzhak Rabin}}


== External Links ==
* [https://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=1 Yitzhak Rabin] at the [[Knesset]] website
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 27 February 2025

Yitzhak Rabin (Hebrew: יצחק רבין

March 1, 1922 – November 4, 1995) was an Israeli politician and military leader. He served as the Prime Minister of Israel from 1974 to 1977 and again from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Rabin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 along with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat for their efforts in the Oslo Accords.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Rabin was born in Jerusalem during the British Mandate of Palestine. He was raised in a Zionist family and attended the Kadoorie Agricultural High School. Rabin later joined the Palmach, the elite fighting force of the Haganah, the underground army of the Jewish community in Palestine.

Military Career[edit]

Rabin played a significant role in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, serving as a brigade commander in the newly formed Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He rose through the ranks to become the IDF's Chief of Staff, overseeing the Six-Day War in 1967, which resulted in a decisive victory for Israel.

Political Career[edit]

After retiring from the military, Rabin entered politics and joined the Israeli Labor Party. He was appointed as the Ambassador of Israel to the United States from 1968 to 1973. Rabin became the Prime Minister of Israel in 1974, following the resignation of Golda Meir.

First Term as Prime Minister[edit]

During his first term, Rabin focused on strengthening Israel's economy and military. He also worked towards peace with Israel's neighbors, although his efforts were met with limited success.

Second Term and the Oslo Accords[edit]

Rabin was re-elected as Prime Minister in 1992. His second term is most notable for the signing of the Oslo Accords, a series of agreements with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace settlement. These accords led to mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO and the establishment of the Palestinian Authority.

Assassination[edit]

On November 4, 1995, Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a right-wing extremist opposed to the peace process. His death was a significant blow to the peace efforts in the region.

Legacy[edit]

Rabin is remembered as a leader who took significant steps towards peace in the Middle East. His efforts in the Oslo Accords and his vision for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have left a lasting impact on the region.

See Also[edit]

External Links[edit]

  • Yitzhak Rabin 1994 Portrait
    Yitzhak Rabin 1994 Portrait
  • Life of Lt. Gen. Yitzhak Rabin, 7th IDF Chief of Staff in photos
    Life of Lt. Gen. Yitzhak Rabin, 7th IDF Chief of Staff in photos
  • Yitzhak Rabin 1948
    Yitzhak Rabin 1948
  • Altalena off Tel-Aviv beach
    Altalena off Tel-Aviv beach
  • Members of Israeli Delegation to Armistice talks in Rhodes, January 1949
    Members of Israeli Delegation to Armistice talks in Rhodes, January 1949
  • Richard Nixon and Yitzhak Rabin
    Richard Nixon and Yitzhak Rabin
  • Yitzhak Rabin 1973
    Yitzhak Rabin 1973
  • Rabin and Peres visit Israeli Missile Boat SQN 1975
    Rabin and Peres visit Israeli Missile Boat SQN 1975
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