Yitzhak Rabin - biography.

Yitzhak Rabin - biography. Prime Minister of Israel Birth March 1, 1922 Death November 4, 1995 Place of Jerusalem, Palestine (now Israel) Birth Political Labor Party Terms 1992-1995 1974-1977 Known for Negotiating, between 1993 and 1995, peace agreements that led to Palestinian self-rule in the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank Leading the Israeli army to victory in the 1967 Six-Day War Sharing the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with Yasir Arafat and Shimon Peres Milestones 1948 Served as a commander in the first Arab-Israeli War, distinguishing himself by keeping open the strategically crucial link between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv 1964-1967 Served as army chief of staff, greatly expanding and strengthening Israel's military 1967 Led the Israeli army in the Six-Day War, which more than tripled the size of Israel's territory 1968-1973 Served as ambassador to the United States, improving relations by positioning Israel against the spread of Communism, and thereby receiving increased military aid 1974 Became prime minister after the resignation of Golda Meir from the office 1976 Authorized a successful military operation in Uganda to release 103 hostages being held by Palestine Liberation Organization terrorists 1977 Resigned as prime minister over a relatively minor political scandal 1984-1990 Served as defense minister 1992 Became prime minister for the second time October 1994 Signed a peace accord with Jordan, which led to the renewal of full diplomatic relations in 1995 1993-1995 Negotiated peace agreements with Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat that paved the way for Palestinian self-rule in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank 1995 Was assassinated by an Israeli law student who opposed the return of the West Bank to Arab control Quote 'Today the Palestinians face the moment of truth. If they do not defeat the enemies of peace, the enemies of peace will defeat them.' Oct. 14, 1994, in his speech at Nobel Prize ceremony. Did You Rabin was the first native-born Israeli prime minister. Know Rabin was a chain smoker throughout his adult life, and was known to smoke as many as 60 cigarettes per day. Rabin was the first Israeli leader to be assassinated. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.