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Assassin Yigal Amir Seeks Rare Leave to Visit Critically Ill Father
Yigal Amir, the assassin of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, has filed an unusual request for a 48-hour leave to visit his critically ill father. His previous requests for family events have been denied over nearly 31 years of imprisonment.
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What happened
- 01Yigal Amir, convicted of assassinating PM Yitzhak Rabin, seeks rare 48-hour leave to visit his ill father.
- 02Amir has been denied all previous requests for family events during his nearly 31 years in prison.
- 03His father, 85, is reportedly suffering from advanced cancer, with lawyers warning of a closing "window of opportunity."
- 04National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reportedly opposed the request, sparking a dispute.
- 05Amir is willing to accept any conditions for the temporary release, including strict supervision and financial guarantees.
- 06The petition is filed near the 31st anniversary of Rabin's November 4, 1995 assassination.
The request faces opposition from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Amir is asking the court to intervene. The petition comes as the 31st anniversary of Rabin's assassination approaches, and a decision on Amir's appeal is pending.
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