Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Prime Minister, was assassinated on November 4, 1995, by Yigal Amir, a right-wing extremist who opposed Rabin's ongoing peace negotiations with the Palestinians. The assassination took place at the end of a peace rally in Tel Aviv, which celebrated the Oslo Accords—a historic set of agreements aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Amir, motivated by a belief that Rabin was compromising Israel's security and national integrity, approached the Prime Minister under the pretense of seeking an autograph before shooting him at close range.

Rabin suffered critical injuries from multiple gunshots and was pronounced dead shortly after receiving medical attention. The event sent shockwaves throughout Israel and the world, as Rabin was a pivotal figure in advancing peace efforts in the region, having won the Nobel Peace Prize alongside Yasser Arafat and Shimon Peres just a year prior. Rabin's assassination represented a brutal awakening to the realities of political extremism and the significant resistance faced by those pursuing peace in a deeply divided society.

The aftermath of Rabin’s assassination led to widespread mourning, as citizens gathered in memorials to honor his memory and work toward peace. Politically, it caused a shift in the dynamics of the peace process, instilling fear and uncertainty about Israel's future relations with the Palestinians. The Israeli government initiated strict security measures to protect public figures, and the assassination has since been seen as a turning point in Israeli politics and society. It underscored the fragility of efforts to achieve peace amid deep-seated hostilities.