Yitzhak Rabin

Israeli politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Yitzhak Rabin - Israeli politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Born

March 1st, 1922
103 years ago

Died

November 4th, 1995
29 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Israel

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Born in 1922, a military leader served as Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces before entering politics. Held the position of 5th Prime Minister of Israel during two non-consecutive terms. Served as Prime Minister during the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, which aimed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The peace process and the subsequent agreements earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, shared with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat. His tenure ended with his assassination in 1995, which was a pivotal moment in Israeli history.

Signed the Oslo Accords in 1993

Established peace negotiations with Palestinians

Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994

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