Yitzchak Rabin

Yitzchak Rabin was an Israeli statesman and military leader who served as Prime Minister of Israel twice, from 1974 to 1977 and again from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. A key figure in Israel's defense establishment, Rabin was instrumental in shaping Israel’s military and foreign policy, including the signing of the Oslo Accords, which aimed to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians. His leadership was marked by a commitment to peace and security, but he faced intense opposition from extremist elements within Israeli society. Rabin's assassination by a right-wing extremist in 1995 highlighted the deep divisions within Israel regarding the peace process and the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians.