Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
A crowd gathers at the Tel Aviv ceremony commemorating 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, November 1, 2025. (Stav Levaton/Times of Israel)
Thousands fill Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square and the surrounding streets to commemorate 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Attendees are seen holding signs reading “Rabin was right,” a slogan that has gained popularity amid Israel’s war in Gaza and the deep internal divisions in the country, evoking Rabin’s warnings that peace and security cannot be achieved through force alone. Many are also waving Israeli flags and wearing regalia from the left-wing Yesh Atid and The Democrats parties.
Crowds gather at the Tel Aviv ceremony commemorating 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, November 1, 2025. (Stav Levaton/Times of Israel)
The rally, organized by the “Returning to the Square” movement in coordination with the Tel Aviv Municipality and Israel Police, is the first in five years. Organizers said previous events were canceled due to construction at Rabin Square and because of security and logistical difficulties related to the war.
Speakers will include Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid party head Yair Lapid, former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Democrats chair Yair Golan, former foreign minister Tzipi Livni and freed hostage Gadi Mozes.
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