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Israel Commemorates 31st Anniversary of Rabin Assassination
Israel is observing the 31st anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination with two state memorial ceremonies. President Yitzhak Herzog spoke at the President's Residence, condemning calls for the assassin's release and warning against political violence.
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- 01Israel marks 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with two state ceremonies.
- 02President Herzog stated the assassin must "finish his life in prison" and never be released.
- 03Herzog warned against calls for the assassin Yigal Amir's release, calling them a grave danger.
- 04The main memorial ceremony is taking place at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
- 05The event also commemorates 26 years since the passing of Leah Rabin.
The main ceremony at Mount Herzl will include remarks from Rabin's grandson and senior Israeli officials. The events commemorate 31 years since Rabin's murder and 26 years since his wife Leah's passing.
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