Yitzhak Shamir
Yitzhak Shamir was an Israeli politician and member of the Likud party who served as Prime Minister of Israel in the 1980s and early 1990s. A former leader of the Zionist paramilitary group Stern Gang, he played a significant role in Israeli politics, particularly in relation to security and foreign policy. Shamir was known for his hardline stance on Israel's territorial disputes and his opposition to concessions to the Palestinians.
Born on Oct 15, 1915 (109 years old)
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Israel:
Yitzhak Shamir is mentioned as an example of someone who was once labeled a terrorist but became a significant statesman.
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Iran:
Yitzhak Shamir acknowledged the importance of the information provided by Eli Cohen in the 1967 war.
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Iran:
Yitzhak Shamir acknowledged the importance of the information provided by Eli Cohen.
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Iraq:
Yitzhak Shamir led the Stern organization involved in the assassination of Folke Bernadotte.
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Israel:
Yitzhak Shamir invited Yaakov Frenkel to serve as the Governor of the Bank of Israel.
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Israel:
The author served as an economic advisor to Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir.
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Israel:
Yitzhak Shamir is mentioned as a former Prime Minister with whom the author worked.
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Israel:
Yitzhak Shamir was the Deputy Prime Minister who was involved in the political dynamics surrounding Yitzhak Zamir's tenure.
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Tunisia:
Yitzhak Shamir was one of the key decision-makers in the assassination of Folke Bernadotte and later became Prime Minister of Israel.
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Ireland:
Yitzhak Shamir adopted 'Michael' as his nom-de-guerre when he was leader of the Fighters for the Freedom of Israel.
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