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Source: Haaretz

13 years later, thousands rally in Tel Aviv to honor slain PM Rabin

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni expressed her sadness at the loss of the beloved Prime Minister, saying "Yitzhak was my prime minister, he was yours, and he was the prime minister of all of those who are not here tonight and weren't there that night," referring to the peace rally 13 years ago where Rabin was murdered.

Saturday's rally in front of the Tel Aviv city hall has become an annual pilgrimage for ordinary Israelis to show respect for the beloved leader. Participants filled Rabin Square and spilled into the surrounding streets, some carrying signs and banners calling for peace and tolerance.

Rabin's government negotiated the first interim peace accord with the Palestinians, and he won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.


Thousands rallying in Tel Aviv to mark 13 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. (Tomer Appelbaum)

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