Yitzhak Rabin

ModernGeneralIsrael1922 — ?

Israeli prime minister assassinated for pursuing peace.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Israel

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)82

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score66.4

Yitzhak Rabin — Complete Timeline

1967 AD

Chief of Staff during the Six-Day WarWar

As Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Rabin commanded the Israeli military during the Six-Day War against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights, reshaping the region.

Six-Day WarTerritorial ExpansionMilitary Victory

Impact: global

1993 AD

Signing of the Oslo AccordsPolitical Action

As prime minister, Rabin signed the Oslo Accords with PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat on the White House lawn. The agreement established the Palestinian Authority and set a framework for Palestinian self-governance in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Peace ProcessPalestiniansOslo

Impact: globalconstructive

1995 AD

Assassination at Peace RallyPolitical Action

Rabin was assassinated by Israeli extremist Yigal Amir after a peace rally in Tel Aviv. The assassination shocked Israel and the world, derailing the Oslo peace process and leading to a period of political instability.

AssassinationPeace ProcessPolitical Violence

Impact: globaltragic