Yitzhak Rabin’s Assassination
How did one bullet end a dream of reconciliation?
4.5 (25)
29 mins
Explore the life and legacy of PM Rabin, the soldier‑turned‑statesman who sought to turn Israel from ideology to pragmatic peace. Discover how a wave of fanatic opposition, religious incitement, and unchecked extremism turned hope into tragedy, culminating in his 1995 assassination.
Ep 1:
Countdown to Betrayal
As Rabin embraces peace with Palestinians, a dying prophet's chilling warning and a young extremist's growing obsession converge toward an unthinkable act of violence.
Ep 2:
Three Shots in the Square
On a night meant for celebration, Yigal Amir strikes at point-blank range, plunging Israel into chaos as doctors race desperately to save their Prime Minister's life.
Discussions (11)
Dean
Level 9 · 9 mo agoThe podcast claims Rabin became a peacemaker. Actually, he remained Mr. Security. He didn't change his values. He simply realized that holding the territories was a greater threat than giving them up.
Mia
Level 3 · 8 mo agoIt wasn't a mystery, bud.
Daniel
Level 7 · 8 mo agoAn accountant with a camcorder did better surveillance than the Shabak. You don't need a conspiracy theory to explain that level of incompetence.
