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Who was Yitzhak Rabin the man who wanted peace and how did Yitzhak Rabin die?

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Yitzhak Rabin was an Israeli soldier and statesman who served two terms as Prime Minister (1974-1977 and 1992-1995) and became a global symbol of the Middle East peace process. He was assassinated on November 4, 1995, by a Jewish extremist who opposed his peace initiatives with the Palestinians.

The Man Who Wanted Peace

Rabin began his career as a dedicated military leader, including serving as the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Six-Day War in 1967. His transition from a "warrior" to a "peacemaker" was a notable aspect of his political life.

During his second term as Prime Minister, Rabin pursued a historic peace process with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This led to the secret negotiation and signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, which established the Palestinian Authority and outlined a framework for gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and limited Palestinian self-rule. A famous image from this period is the handshake between Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat on the White House lawn, with U.S. President Bill Clinton looking on.

For his efforts, Rabin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, jointly with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat. He also signed a peace treaty with Jordan in 1994. Rabin's approach to peace was pragmatic, believing that Israel's long-term security depended on a political resolution rather than continued military occupation.

How Yitzhak Rabin Died

Rabin was killed on November 4, 1995, at the end of a large peace rally in Tel Aviv's Kings of Israel Square (now Rabin Square). As he walked to his car, a far-right, ultranationalist Israeli law student named Yigal Amir shot him twice in the back at close range.

Rabin was rushed to Ichilov Hospital but died on the operating table from massive blood loss and punctured lungs about 40 minutes later.

Yigal Amir was immediately apprehended and confessed to the assassination. He stated he was acting on the "orders of God" and that he had no regrets, believing Rabin had betrayed the Jewish people by ceding land to the Palestinians. Amir was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, where he remains today.

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Was Yigal Amir a follower of Benjamin Netanyahu?

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Yigal Amir was not a direct "follower" of Benjamin Netanyahu, but rather an adherent of a radical, extra-parliamentary, ultra-orthodox ideology that viewed the Oslo Accords as a religious betrayal of the Land of Israel.

Political Alignment: Yigal Amir held extreme right-wing views and participated in anti-government demonstrations that were also attended by leaders of the political right, including Benjamin Netanyahu. The broader anti-Oslo Accords movement, in which Amir was involved, was critical of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's government and policies.

Ideology: Amir's actions were driven by an interpretation of Jewish religious law, specifically the concept of din rodef (law of the pursuer), which he and some like-minded individuals believed justified the assassination of Rabin for ceding Jewish land.

Netanyahu's Position: While Netanyahu, as the leader of the opposition Likud party, was a prominent critic of the Oslo Accords and spoke at some of the large right-wing rallies, he did not endorse violence. He made calls for restraint due to the increasing militancy of some demonstrations.

There is no evidence from the search results to suggest a personal or direct "follower" relationship between Amir and Netanyahu. Amir was a student at Bar-Ilan University and a regular participant in the general right-wing protests. The assassination was widely condemned across the political spectrum, and the right, including Likud lawmakers, sought to distance itself from accusations of responsibility for the political climate that led to the murder.

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Mar 19, 2017 — LONDON — On November 4, 1995, 24-year-old law student Yigal Amir assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin by firing three bullets ...

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... Benjamin Netanyahu defeated Shimon Peres in the election following the assassination. In fact, Yigal Amir was able to cast his vote for Netanyahu from prison.

Did Rabin assassination kill the best chance for peace?

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Yigal Amir was a far-right, ultra-orthodox Jewish extremist who assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995 due to his opposition to the Oslo Accords. While Amir was influenced by the highly polarized and religiously charged political atmosphere of the time, the search results do not indicate he was a direct "follower of Benjamin Netanyahu" in a personal or organizational sense.

At the time, Netanyahu was the leader of the opposition party (Likud), which strongly criticized the Oslo Accords. Right-wing rallies, which Netanyahu attended and spoke at, featured intense rhetoric against Rabin, with posters sometimes depicting Rabin in crosshairs, contributing to the climate that influenced Amir's actions. However, the 1996 election was called after the assassination, and the political atmosphere was extremely polarized.

HBO Documentary

There is no specific standalone HBO documentary titled "Yigal Amir" or entirely about him, but there are related films and documentaries:
The 2019 Israeli film Incitement is a dramatized account that follows Yigal Amir's radicalization process leading up to the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. This film won the Israeli Film Academy Award and was Israel's official submission for the Oscars. One of its co-writers also worked on an HBO-remade series, but the film itself is not an HBO production. You might have seen it available on a streaming platform with an HBO connection or license.

Yaron Zilberman, the director of Incitement, co-produced the documentary Watermarks with HBO and ARTE.
Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed in Oliver Stone's 2003 HBO documentary Persona Non Grata, where he discussed the motivations of individuals who commit acts of terror, but the documentary is not focused on Yigal Amir.

The miniseries Our Boys (2019) on HBO is a drama based on real events following the murder of a Palestinian teenager, which occurred much later, in 2014, and is unrelated to Yigal Amir.

To watch Incitement, you would need to check current streaming services or rental options, as availability changes over time. It was made available via a Vimeo link for specific event screenings in the past.

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New Israel Fund Film Club: The Oslo Diaries - The Media Line
Yes, the documentary The Oslo Diaries aired in America on HBO in September 2018. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018, and HBO acquired the domestic distribution rights to broadcast it later that year.

Airing details: The film had its American broadcast debut on HBO on September 13, 2018, to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Oslo Accords.

Availability: It was also made available on HBO On Demand.
Where to watch now: The film can be rented or purchased on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.

'Oslo Diaries': Telling the story of Tel Aviv, not Oslo
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Sep 13, 2018 — A 90-minute documentary about the historic 1993 agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians will air on HBO, targeting an American audience.

HBO's 'The Oslo Diaries'
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The Oslo Diaries
The Oslo Diaries, a documentary film by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan (Censored Voices) provides new insights into why the peace process failed.

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HBO Buys Sundance Documentary 'The Oslo Diaries'

Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
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Yes, the film Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza aired in America.

It was broadcast as a Frontline documentary on PBS on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. An updated version was also released on May 28, 2024.

The documentary is currently available to stream for free on the official PBS website and the free PBS App. It can also be found on the FRONTLINE YouTube channel and is available to buy or rent on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

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An inside look at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political rise and his combative relationship with past U.S. presidents.

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