Thirty years after Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv, we revisit one of the most defining moments in Israeli history. Originally released in Season 1, this episode now features new reflections from host Noam Weissman. It traces Rabin’s journey from Palmach fighter to Oslo peace architect, explores the divisions and extremism that led to his murder, and asks: did the assassination kill the peace process—or was it already doomed?
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, Noam sits down with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur to explore how Israel has changed, and stayed the same in the thirty years since Rabin’s assassination.
This episode is generously sponsored by Dr. Neil and Pam Weissman.
Note: This episode was originally produced by Rachel Kastner with research and writing by Avi Pozen, Akiva Potok and Yitz Brilliant. Edited by Rob Pera.
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