Yitzhak Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin was an Israeli statesman, soldier, and politician who served twice as prime minister of Israel, from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995.

Yitzhak Rabin was an Israeli statesman, soldier, and politician who served twice as prime minister of Israel, from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. He played a central role in Israel's military and peace diplomacy, including the Oslo Accords, and shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat. Rabin was the first prime minister of Israel born in the region that became the State of Israel.

Early life and military career

Rabin was born in Jerusalem in 1922 and later built a long military career in the Haganah and the Israel Defense Forces. He rose to become IDF chief of staff, a position in which he helped shape Israel's military strategy.

Political career

After leaving the army, Rabin entered politics and served as ambassador to the United States before becoming leader of the Labour Party. He first became prime minister in 1974 and returned to the office in 1992.

Peace process and Nobel Prize

During his second term, Rabin supported negotiations with the Palestinians that led to the Oslo Accords. In 1994 he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat for efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.

Assassination and legacy

Rabin was assassinated in Tel Aviv in 1995 by a Jewish extremist opposed to the peace process. His death became a major turning point in Israeli politics and in public debate over peace with the Palestinians. He later became a symbol of Israeli peace efforts and political violence in the peace process era.