Youth Movements Mark Rabin Assassination Anniversary, Call for National Unity
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Youth movements gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. Participants called on Israeli leaders to unite and prioritize the nation's future. Speakers included the mother of a fallen soldier and a former minister, who emphasized the importance of hope and democratic values. The event highlighted the shared future and common ground among diverse segments of Israeli society.
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- Youth movements marked 31 years since Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, calling for national unity.
- Speakers urged leaders to overcome divisions for Israel's shared future.
- The event featured the mother of a fallen soldier and a former minister.
- Speakers stressed that words can create hope and that shared values are deeper than opinions.
- The rally was part of a coalition initiative involving numerous youth organizations.
On Wednesday, marking 31 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, several youth organizations held a joint rally titled "Building a Shared Future Together." Days after the Knesset elections and amid ongoing coalition talks, the youth called on national leaders to demonstrate responsibility, rise above divisions, and work for Israel's shared future.
The event, hosted by journalist Amalia Duek and featuring a performance by singer Beni Barbi, was part of an "Israeli Assembly" initiative by the "Remember the Assassination, Fight for Democracy" coalition of youth movements. Participating groups included HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed, Bnei Akiva, HaTzofim, HaShomer HaTzair, HaMachanot Ha'olim, HaNoar HaLeumi, Maccabi Tza'ir, and the Agricultural Union, alongside the Council of Youth Movements and the Dror Israel movement.
During the rally, Sarit Sussman, mother of Sgt. Ben Sussman, who fell in battle in northern Gaza, shared her thoughts. "Thirty-one years ago, there was a choice, and it was a criminal one. Today, 31 years later, our standing together here, facing the challenging and changing reality, symbolizes hope. Above all, we are brothers and sisters. Words led to disaster, but words can also create a world, life, and vision. Do not believe those who say there is no chance to change the discourse and reality. Believe in yourselves, believe in the person next to you, choose to believe that things will be good here and speak good words."
Also speaking was Yizhar Shalev, former Minister of Science and Technology and father of Sgt. Yaron Shalev, who fell on October 7th. He stated, "On this special day, as we mark thirty-one years since the assassination of a prime minister in Israel, let us remember: the abhorrent murderer who shot the Six-Day War chief of staff who became prime minister, did not only kill a dear person. He also tried to kill hope. He tried to assassinate Israel's democratic spirit. He tried to harm with his despicable hands the values of the Declaration of Independence upon which the foundations of Israel's government are based. We must remember all this, and we must understand that we all have a role in ensuring the existence and security of the State of Israel."
Rabbi Eitan Zuker, head of the Pnima association, added, "Our common ground is not in opinions. Everyone has their own opinion, but what we share is deeper than that. You are the hope of the nation. Seeing boys and girls from all parts of Israeli society together is proof that we can strengthen what we have in common and continue the chain."
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