Israel marks Rabin assassination (Jewish, Zen)

[Jaiket]

BBC Coverage.

Israelis have begun to mark the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Rabin was shot at a Tel Aviv peace rally by right-wing activist Yigal Amir, who was enraged by his decision to make peace with the Palestinians.

Official commemorations will be held in 10 days' time, on the anniversary according to the Jewish calendar.

On Thursday, Israeli President Moshe Katsav lit a memorial candle at a ceremony with the Rabin family members.

Black balloons also formed the number 10 in the square where Rabin was killed during the peace rally.

Flowers marked the spot where he stood as his assassin struck.

Dozens of other events are planned to take place across the country over the next two weeks, culminating with a rally in Rabin Square on 14 November with former US President Bill Clinton and a state memorial ceremony.

[jewscout]

thank you Jaiket.
May his message of peace and mutual cooperation inspire us all.

[michel]

Originally Posted by jewscout

thank you Jaiket.
May his message of peace and mutual cooperation inspire us all.

Amen to that.