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Israel Marks 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination With State Memorial Ceremonies
Israel is holding two state memorial ceremonies on Thursday to mark 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Yitzhak Herzog spoke at the President's Residence ceremony, condemning calls for the assassin's release and warning against political violence.
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- 01Israel commemorates 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with state memorial ceremonies.
- 02President Yitzhak Herzog condemned calls for the assassin Yigal Amir's release, stating he must "finish his life in prison."
- 03Herzog warned against political violence and incitement, calling it a threat to Israel's existence.
- 04Two state ceremonies are being held: one at the President's Residence and another at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
- 05The Mount Herzl ceremony also marks 26 years since the passing of Yitzhak Rabin's wife, Leah Rabin.
A second, larger ceremony is taking place at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by senior government and military officials, marking 31 years since Rabin's death and 26 years since the passing of his wife, Leah Rabin.
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