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Herzog Leads Ceremonies Marking 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination
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President Isaac Herzog is leading state memorial ceremonies in Jerusalem on Thursday to mark 31 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Rabin was killed by Jewish extremist Yigal Amir on November 4, 1995. The ceremonies honor Rabin's legacy and his role in the peace process. The events include remarks by Herzog at the President's Residence and Mount Herzl.
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- President Isaac Herzog is leading ceremonies marking 31 years since Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.
- The events are scheduled for Thursday in Jerusalem, with a ceremony at Mount Herzl.
- Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated on November 4, 1995, by Yigal Amir.
- The commemorations honor Rabin's legacy as a former prime minister and IDF chief of staff.
- The annual observance falls on the Jewish calendar date of Heshvan 12, October 23.
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