The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rabin-assassination/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rabin assassination | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rabin-assassination/ 32 32 Now in English, ‘Class of 95’ anthology brings elegies for Rabin to wider world https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-in-english-class-of-95-anthology-brings-elegies-for-rabin-to-wider-world/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:58:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681584 New edition of first-of-its-kind poetry collection memorializing prime minister aimed at galvanizing Diaspora Jews 30 years after his assassination, its editor says

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]]> Yitzhak Rabin was killed 30 years ago this week. Has the Jewish world forgotten? https://www.timesofisrael.com/yitzhak-rabin-was-killed-30-years-ago-this-week-has-the-jewish-world-forgotten/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:21:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680747 A new play, a book of poetry and numerous events seek to remind Jews in Israel and abroad how the death of a prime minister, killed while championing peace, is relevant today

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]]> Three decades on, a return to Rabin Square gives the slain premier’s right-hand man hope https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-decades-on-a-return-to-rabin-square-gives-the-slain-premiers-right-hand-man-hope/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:49:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3679912 Early November used to be very painful for Shimon Sheves, one of Yitzhak Rabin's closest aides. But as young people honor his legacy and Trump pushes a 'repackaged' Oslo, things are looking up

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]]> In newly released recordings, Rabin counsels to plan for peace but expect the unexpected https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-recordings-rabin-heard-counseling-to-plan-for-peace-but-expect-the-unexpected/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:12:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678157 Marking 30 years since assassination, publication of archival audio shines light on fighter and peacemaker's dual-track strategy, still strikingly relevant today

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]]> ‘The shots still resonate’: 150,000 mourn at protest rally 30 years after Rabin’s murder https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-shots-still-resonate-80000-mourn-protest-at-rally-30-years-since-rabins-murder/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:57:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678843 Politicians and other speakers say divisive forces that motivated assassination of PM are still present; rally ends with 'A Song for Peace,' which Rabin sang before he was killed

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]]> Ahead of Rabin memorial rally, son says Israeli leaders reignite hatred and division https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-rabin-memorial-rally-son-says-israeli-leaders-reignite-hatred-and-division/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:28:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678573 Yuval Rabin says he sees echos of incitement that led to father’s murder, as masses expected in Tel Aviv at 1st rally in 5 years, marking 30 years since PM assassinated

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]]> In newly released 1974 recording, Rabin pushes for diplomacy alongside military power https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-newly-released-1974-recording-rabin-pushes-for-diplomacy-alongside-military-power/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:10:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3418888 On Hebrew anniversary of assassination, Defense Ministry releases audio from IDF meeting in which late PM says calm cannot be achieved through war alone

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]]> On anniversary of killing, Knesset memorial for Rabin canceled at family’s request https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-anniversary-of-killing-knesset-memorial-for-rabin-canceled-at-familys-request/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:35:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3411473 Memorial for slain minister Ze'evi also called off; families tell parliament speaker Ohana events should not be held due to ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza Strip

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]]> President urges Israelis to tamp down rhetoric, warns against political violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-urges-israelis-to-tamp-down-rhetoric-warns-of-political-violence/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:55:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3322188 'Something terrible is happening here,' Herzog says in Jerusalem, lamenting cries of 'treason' in all directions

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]]> Annual memorial for assassinated PM Rabin canceled due to war with Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/annual-memorial-for-assassinated-pm-rabin-canceled-due-to-war-with-hamas/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:36:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3131471 Organizers say that 'at this difficult time,' official ceremony, scheduled for next week in Jerusalem, will not take place

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]]> ‘Leadership failure’: Gantz rebukes Netanyahu for planning to skip Rabin memorial https://www.timesofisrael.com/leadership-failure-gantz-rebukes-netanyahu-for-planning-to-skip-rabin-memorial/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:02:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3100111&preview=true&preview_id=3100111 Opposition MK says PM must 'do the right thing' and honor assassinated leader's memory at Mount Herzl even if protests are likely; Labor head: 'Ceremony more dignified without him'

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]]> In first for sitting PM, Netanyahu expected to skip Rabin memorial at Mount Herzl https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-for-sitting-pm-netanyahu-expected-to-skip-rabin-memorial-at-mount-herzl/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3099586 Unnamed sources close to premier call ceremony increasingly 'political'; event has become battlefield between Netanyahu and Rabin family

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]]> 2 more firms cut ads on Channel 14 after panelist called to release Rabin’s assassin https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-more-firms-cut-ads-on-channel-14-after-panelist-called-to-release-rabins-assassin/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063275 Delek Motors and Caesarstone, following Strauss, say right-wing network 'is deepening the tear and broadening the divide' in Israeli society

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet heads accuse Netanyahu of lying about lead-up to Rabin assassination https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-heads-accuse-netanyahu-of-lying-about-lead-up-to-rabin-assassination/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:27:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3044721 Retired chiefs, hundreds of former agents in security service say premier's autobiography promotes false conspiracy theories about the 1995 murder of his predecessor

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]]> School principal faces ministry probe for slamming Ben Gvir at Rabin memorial event https://www.timesofisrael.com/school-principal-faces-ministry-probe-over-ben-gvir-comments-at-rabin-memorial/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:33:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876788 Education Ministry to summon Merav Schreiber for saying far-right leader's potential appointment as public security minister will raise danger of another political assassination

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