Myth and reality abound 20 years on from assassination of Israeli prime minister who came close to forging durable reconciliation with PalestiniansIn grim,reflective mood, Israelis are marking the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin – the prime minister who took a historic step towards peace with the Palestinians – linking his murder by a rightwing nationalist to the latest wave of Arab-Jewish violence and the bleak prospects for ending the conflict. Rabin was honoured on Monday in ceremonies at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem and in the Knesset, and after President Reuben Rivlin solemnly pledged that his unrepentant killer,Yigal Amir, would never be released from prison. Many other events are taking place across Israel in the coming days. Related: David Grossman: The night our hope for peace died Related: We have been given a frightful glimpse into Netanyahu’s intellect | David Grossman Related: Rabin, or the final Day review – form and structure hamper Israeli PM murder chronicle Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com