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Yitzhak Rabin

Former Prime Minister of Israel
Former Prime Minister of Israel

Yitzhak Rabin, a prominent Israeli figure, served as the fifth prime minister of Israel. He played key roles in the military and in advancing peace agreements with Palestine and Jordan, ultimately winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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1920
Rabin's parents met during the 1920 Nebi Musa riots

During the 1920 Nebi Musa riots in Jerusalem, Rabin's parents met each other.

1922-03-01
Yitzhak Rabin's Birth

Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli politician, statesman, and general, was born in Jerusalem to Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. He was raised in a Labor Zionist household and excelled as a student.

1923
Rabin's family moved to Tel Aviv's Chlenov Street near Jaffa

In 1923, Rabin's family relocated to Tel Aviv's Chlenov Street near Jaffa.

1928-01-01
The Tel Aviv Beit Hinuch Leyaldei Ovdim

The Tel Aviv Beit Hinuch Leyaldei Ovdim event took place from January 1, 1928, to January 1, 1935.

1931
Rabin's family moved to a two-room apartment on Hamagid Street in Tel Aviv

In 1931, Rabin's family moved to a two-room apartment on Hamagid Street in Tel Aviv.

1936-01-01
Yitzhak Rabin Joins Haganah

At the age of 14 in 1936, Yitzhak Rabin joined the Haganah and underwent his initial military training, which included learning to use a pistol and stand guard.

1937
Rabin enrolled at Kadoorie Agricultural High School

In 1937, Rabin enrolled at the two-year Kadoorie Agricultural High School, excelling in agriculture-related subjects.

1940
Joining Palmach

In 1940, he began his military career by joining the 'Palmach', the elite unit of the Haganah.

1941-01-01
Haganah Period

From January 1, 1941, to May 15, 1948, Yitzhak Rabin was actively involved with the Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization in Palestine. This period was significant in shaping Rabin's military experience and leadership skills.

1945-10
Palmach raid on the Atlit detainee camp

In October 1945, Yitzhak Rabin planned a Palmach raid on the Atlit detainee camp, freeing 208 Jewish illegal immigrants who had been interned there.

1947
Appointment as Deputy Commander of the Palmah

In 1947, Yitzhak Rabin was appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Palmah, a significant position within the Jewish underground military organization.

1948-06
Commander during the sinking of the Altalena

In June 1948, Yitzhak Rabin was the commander in charge when David Ben Gurion ordered the sinking of the Altalena ship, which was carrying arms for the Irgun underground and suspected of plotting a coup.

1949
Israeli delegation to armistice talks with Egypt

Rabin was a member of the Israeli delegation to the armistice talks with Egypt in 1949 on the island of Rhodes. The negotiations led to the 1949 Armistice Agreements, which officially ended hostilities of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

1950-03-19
Birth of Dalia Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin and Leah Schlossberg welcomed their first child, Dalia, on March 19, 1950.

1953
Graduation from British Staff College

In 1953, Yitzhak Rabin graduated from the British staff college, where he honed his military skills and knowledge.

1955-06-18
Birth of Yuval Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin and Leah Schlossberg's second child, Yuval, was born on June 18, 1955.

1964-01-01
Appointment as Chief of Staff of the IDF

In 1964, Yitzhak Rabin became the Chief of Staff of the IDF, leading the Israeli Defense Forces to victory in the Six Day War in 1967.

1967-06-05
Six-Day War

Yitzhak Rabin served as the Chief of Staff of the IDF during the Six-Day War in 1967.

1968-01-01
Yitzhak Rabin appointed Israeli Ambassador to the United States

Yitzhak Rabin was appointed as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States after retiring from the Israeli Defense Forces in 1968. During his tenure, he worked on strengthening the relationship between Israel and the United States.

1973-03
Yitzhak Rabin returns to Israel and becomes active in politics

In March 1973, Yitzhak Rabin returned to Israel and re-entered Israeli politics. He was elected to the Knesset as a member of the Labour Party and later joined Prime Minister Golda Meir's cabinet as the Minister of Labour in March 1974.

1974-06-02
Rabin appointed as Prime Minister of Israel

On June 2, 1974, the Knesset voted confidence in a new government headed by Yitzhak Rabin, making him the Prime Minister of Israel.

1974-06-03
First Term as Prime Minister

Yitzhak Rabin served as the Prime Minister of Israel for the first time from June 3, 1974, to June 20, 1977, leading the 17th government during the 8th Knesset.

1975-07-07
Yitzhak Rabin becomes Minister of Welfare

Yitzhak Rabin assumed the position of Minister of Welfare for the first time on July 7, 1975.

1975-09-01
Sinai Interim Agreement between Israel and Egypt

The agreement signed on 1 September 1975 between Israel and Egypt declared that conflicts in the Middle East would be resolved through peaceful means rather than military force. It followed Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy and marked an important step towards the Camp David Accords of 1978.

1976-12-22
Dissolution of Rabin's Government

In December 1976, Yitzhak Rabin dissolved his coalition government after a motion of no confidence was brought against him over a Sabbath breach at an Israeli Air Force base.

1977-03-15
Revelation of Joint Dollar Account

Haaretz journalist Dan Margalit revealed a joint dollar account in the names of Yitzhak and Leah Rabin, opened during Rabin's term as Israel ambassador, which was still open in breach of Israeli law.

1977-04-07
Resignation of Yitzhak Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin resigned as a result of the revelation that the Rabins held two accounts in Washington, not one, containing $10,000, and were fined by the Finance Ministry.

1979
Peace Treaty Signed with Egypt

In 1979, a peace treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt, marking a significant diplomatic achievement in the region.

1983
Publication of Yitzhak Rabin's book on Lebanon

Yitzhak Rabin's book on Lebanon, written after Operation 'Peace for Galilee', was published in 1983.

1984-09-13
Yitzhak Rabin appointed as Minister of Defense

Yitzhak Rabin served as the Minister of Defense from September 13, 1984, to March 20, 1990, marking his first tenure in the position.

1985-08-04
Introduction of Iron Fist Policy in the West Bank

Minister of Defence Yitzhak Rabin introduced the Iron Fist policy in the West Bank in August 1985, which allowed for detaining people without trial, demolishing houses, closing newspapers and institutions, and deporting activists.

1987
Yitzhak Rabin becomes Defense Minister

Yitzhak Rabin assumed the position of Defense Minister in 1987, during a period of escalating tensions in the region. His role in handling the events of the First Intifada would have significant implications on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

1988
Assassination of Abu Jihad and Operation Law and Order

In 1988, Yitzhak Rabin was responsible for the assassination of Abu Jihad in Tunis and personally supervised the destruction of the Hizbullah stronghold in Meidoun during Operation Law and Order.

1989-07-27
Abduction of Sheikh Abdel Karim Obeid

Minister of Defence Yitzhak Rabin planned and executed the abduction of Hizbullah leader Sheikh Abdel Karim Obeid and two of his aides from Jibchit in South Lebanon in July 1989.

1990-03-15
Yitzhak Rabin serves as a Member of Knesset in the opposition

From March 15, 1990, to June 23, 1992, Yitzhak Rabin served as a Member of Knesset in the opposition.

1990-07-22
Labor Party's Decision on Leadership Election

The Labor Party's Central Committee voted against holding an immediate leadership contest in July 1990, despite the recommendation from the Leadership Bureau. This decision delayed the leadership election until the following year.

1992-07-13
Second Term as Prime Minister

Yitzhak Rabin served as the Prime Minister of Israel for the second time from July 13, 1992, until his assassination on November 4, 1995, leading the 25th government during the 13th Knesset.

1993-07-25
Rabin's Authorization of Military Operation in Lebanon

Following Hezbollah's rocket attacks, Yitzhak Rabin approved a week-long military operation in Lebanon on 25 July 1993. This demonstrated his commitment to national security.

1993-09-09
Signing of Oslo Accords

Yitzhak Rabin played a crucial role in the signing of the Oslo Accords on 9 September 1993, which established the Palestinian National Authority and marked a significant step towards peace in the region.

1993-09-13
Rabin and Arafat sign the Declaration of Principles

On September 13, 1993, Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat signed the Declaration of Principles in Washington, D.C., outlining the proposed interim self-government arrangements.

1994-05-04
Signing of the 'Gaza-Jericho First' agreement

The 'Gaza-Jericho First' agreement was signed in Cairo on May 4, 1994, addressing the implementation of the first stage of the Declaration of Principles.

1994-07-24
Signing of Declaration with Jordan's King Hussein

In July 1994, Yitzhak Rabin joined Jordan's King Hussein in Washington to sign a declaration that ended a 46-year state of war between the two countries.

1994-10-26
Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty Signed

On October 26, 1994, Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan signed the Israel-Jordan peace treaty, marking a significant step towards peace in the region.

1995-09-28
Rabin, Peres, and Arafat Agreement

In September 1995, Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yasser Arafat signed an agreement that expanded Palestinian autonomy, aiming to further the peace process in the region.

1995-11-04
Assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin, the Prime Minister of Israel, was assassinated in Tel Aviv by an Israeli opponent of the 1993 agreement with the Palestinians.

1995-11-04
Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

On November 4, 1995, Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a right-wing extremist who opposed the Oslo Accords. Rabin was attending a rally in support of the accords when he was shot. His assassination shocked Israel and the world.

1995-11-06
Rabin's Funeral

The funeral of Yitzhak Rabin took place at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, with hundreds of world leaders in attendance. It occurred two days after the assassination.

1995-12-10
Yitzhak Rabin Assassination

Yitzhak Rabin, the Prime Minister of Israel, was assassinated on November 4, 1995, by an extremist opposed to the peace process. His death had a profound impact on the Middle East peace efforts.

1996-03-28
Shamgar Commission Report on Rabin's Assassination

The Shamgar Commission issued a critical report on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, blaming Shin Bet for putting the Prime Minister at risk and ignoring threats from Jewish extremists. The report highlighted the security failures that led to the tragic event.

1997
Publication of 'Rabin: Our Life, His Legacy'

Leah Rabin's book 'Rabin: Our Life, His Legacy' from 1997 offers a personal account of Yitzhak Rabin's life and impact.

1998
Publication of 'Soldier of Peace: The Life of Yitzhak Rabin 1922–1995'

Dan Kurzman's book 'Soldier of Peace' published in 1998 provides a detailed account of Yitzhak Rabin's life and contributions to peace.

1999
Publication of 'Rabin and Israel National Security'

Efraim Inbar's work 'Rabin and Israel National Security' in 1999 examines the security policies of Yitzhak Rabin during his tenure.

2002
Arab Peace Initiative

The Arab Peace Initiative was introduced in 2002 as a proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It calls for full normalization of relations between Arab countries and Israel in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories and a just solution for Palestinian refugees.

2005
Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Human Rights Award

In 2005, Yitzhak Rabin posthumously received the Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Human Rights Award for his extraordinary commitment to human rights.

2015
Publication of 'Killing a King: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel'

Dan Ephron's book 'Killing a King' delves into the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin in 1995 and its impact on Israel's trajectory.

2016-01-04
Netanyahu, Rabin and the Assassination That Shook History

The assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by a Jewish extremist in 1995, amidst the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, had a profound impact on the region's history and peace process.

2017
Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman

Itamar Rabinovich authored a book titled 'Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman' which provides insights into the life and leadership of Yitzhak Rabin, the former Prime Minister of Israel.

2019
Rabin and Hussein: From Enemies at War to Partners in Peace

Meron Medzini explores the transformation of the relationship between Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan from being enemies at war to becoming partners in the pursuit of peace.

2020
Normalization between Israel and Arab States

Recent normalization agreements between Israel and Arab states like the UAE and Bahrain have shifted the focus away from Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. These agreements are driven by shared concerns about regional threats from Iran and Turkey.

2021
Steve Mnuchin's Speech on Arab-Israeli Peace Process

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin gave a speech on the Arab-Israeli peace process where he did not mention Yitzhak Rabin. Rabin's daughter confronted Mnuchin about this omission, raising questions about the Trump administration's perspective on Rabin's legacy.

2024-03-01
The Life and Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin: 25 Years Later

A meeting commemorating the 25th anniversary of the life and legacy of Yitzhak Rabin, featuring speaker Martin S. Indyk.

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