Yitzhak Rabin

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.