— Three decades later, we still see the same thing, even more intensely: harsh, vulgar, coarse language; accusations of treason; the venom spreading across social media platforms and the public sphere; violence in all forms: physical and verbal – the president enumerated at the state ceremony dedicated to the politician murdered 30 years ago.
A turning point in Israel's history
The assassination of the Israeli prime minister by a Jewish radical is considered a turning point in Israel's history. Rabin's death led to deepening divisions in the country and the suppression of hopes associated with the peace process he promoted with the Palestinians.
Rabin, who holds office on behalf of the left-wing Labor Party, made peace with Jordan and made great progress in the peace process with the Palestinians, signing the so-called Oslo Agreement. The historic treaties led to the mutual recognition of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the creation of the Palestinian Authority.
For his efforts, Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Prime Minister Shimon Peres and PLO leader Yasser Arafat.
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What warning did the president of Israel issue?
What happened to Yitzhak Rabin 30 years ago?
What were the consequences of Rabin's murder for Israel?
How many people took part in the rally dedicated to Rabin's memory?
Rabin's actions were criticized by the Israeli right. He was accused of treason, and during the protests there were open incitements to kill him, pretending, among other things, his funeral procession.
In response to the right-wing protests against Rabin and the peace process, on November 4, 1995, a rally for peace was organized in one of Tel Aviv's squares. Approximately 100,000 people took part in the meeting. people, the Prime Minister was one of the speakers.
The murder of Yitzhak Rabin
After the rally, when Rabin was getting into his car, he was attacked by law student and far-right activist Yigal Amir. The politician was wounded twice by gunshots. He died less than an hour later on the operating table. He was 73 years old at the time of his death.
Amir was captured at the scene of the attack and is serving a life sentence.
“It is inconceivable that 30 years after Rabin's murder, we still face terrifying violence in our society,” Hercog emphasized. He warned that a wave of aggression was sweeping various spheres of society and called for “zero tolerance for violence.”
Israel is a country divided politically, socially and religiously. Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition, considered the most far-right cabinet in the country's history, has been in power for nearly four years. From the very beginning, her rule was accompanied by the largest social protests in Israel's history.
Groups supporting Netanyahu are internally conflicted, including: regarding the service of ultra-Orthodox Jews in the army. One fifth of Israel's citizens are Palestinians.
Last Saturday evening, approximately 150,000 people came to a rally in Tel Aviv called by the opposition in Rabin's memory. people.
