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Herzog Warns Against Election Incitement at Rabin Memorial
President Isaac Herzog led state memorial ceremonies in Jerusalem on Thursday to mark 31 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and 26 years since the death of his wife, Leah Rabin. The events, which took place five days before national elections, included an opening ceremony at the President's Residence and a main memorial service at Mount Herzl.
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- 01President Isaac Herzog led state memorial ceremonies in Jerusalem on Thursday marking 31 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
- 02Speaking five days before national elections, Herzog warned against political incitement and violence, stating that words kill.
- 03The President insisted that Rabin's assassin, Yigal Amir, must serve his full sentence and finish his life in prison without clemency.
- 04Herzog called on political leaders, candidates, and commentators to exercise responsibility and remember that elections are not a civil war.
- 05The main ceremony at Mount Herzl was attended by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and other top security officials.
- 06Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was absent from the memorial event due to scheduling conflicts, according to his office.
During his addresses, Herzog issued a stark warning against political incitement and violence, declaring that words kill and that elections are not a civil war. He emphasized that the assassination targeted the heart of the nation and threatened Israel's existence as a Jewish, democratic, and sovereign state. The President called on leaders, candidates, and commentators to exercise responsibility in their public discourse.
Herzog also reiterated his firm opposition to any clemency for Rabin's assassin, Yigal Amir, stating that the criminal must serve his full sentence and finish his life in prison without any reduction or pardon. He stressed that Rabin's assassination was a national tragedy transcending political affiliations and that defending against internal threats is as crucial as defending against external enemies.
The Mount Herzl ceremony was attended by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Inspector General of Police Dani Levy, and Shin Bet head David Zini. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not attend the event, with his office citing scheduling conflicts.
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