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Yitzhak
Rabin was one of Israel's most important statesmen. A soldier for 27
years, he found his way into politics. Regarded by many as a war hero,
he managed to reinvent himself as a symbolic figure for the Middle East peace
process upon taking office as Israel's prime minister for the
second time. Working together with his Foreign Minister, Shimon Peres,
he fought for peace and came into contact with states and politicians
against whom he had fought numerous wars. The historic handshake between
Yitzhak Rabin and Yassir Arafat in front of the White House in
Washington marked the beginning of the peace process. All three of these
men - Rabin, Peres and Arafat - were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
1994.
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Life
and work: This comprehensive text details the development of
Rabin from young soldier to the statesman, who would provide decisive impetus
to the peace process. |
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Quotes
and speeches: We have chosen three of Rabin's most important
speeches: His last speech, the Nobel Prize speech in 1994 and the speech
he made after the signing of the first agreement between Israel and the
Palestinians in 1993. |
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Background:
Israel's history and the conflict in the Middle East provide the
background to Rabin's life and work. |
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Materials:
The speech made by Rabin's granddaughter at his funeral has become
famous. You will find this and other material here. |
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Link
list: Here you will find a list of selected websites providing
additional information about Rabin, Israel and the Middle East conflict.
It will also make your research easier. |
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"We should not let the land flowing with
milk and honey, become the land flowing with blood and tears."
[Yitzhak Rabin]
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