1995 assassination

The 1995 assassination refers to the killing of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. On November 4, 1995, during a peace rally in Tel Aviv, right-wing extremist Yigal Amir shot Rabin in an attempt to stop the peace process with Palestinians. Rabin died from his wounds hours later. The assassination shocked the world and underscored the intense political and ideological divisions in Israel regarding peace efforts. Amir was convicted of murder and remains a controversial figure, symbolizing the profound challenges and conflicts faced during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.