I emigrated to Israel in September 1995 and happened to be at my parents' apartment in Tel Aviv on that particular Shabbat. During a walk, I passed by what was then still called "Kings of Israel Square", where people were setting up for the peace rally that evening. Just a few hours later, at 21:40, two fatal shots were fired....

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Rabin Square: The Night That Shook a Nation – 04.11.1995

On the night of November 4, 1995, one of the most defining and tragic moments in Israeli history unfolded right here in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square. After addressing a massive peace rally and singing “Shir LaShalom” alongside fellow citizens, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a Jewish extremist — an act that shocked the nation and the world. His death marked not only the silencing of a courageous leader, but also the fragility of democracy and the deep divisions within Israeli society.

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This tour invites you to walk through the physical and emotional landmarks of that evening. Together, we will visit the exact site of the assassination, explore the spontaneous memorial wall where messages of grief and unity still remain, and reflect at the official Rabin memorial.

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This is more than a historical tour; it is a space for remembrance, dialogue, and reflection.

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   Photographer: Israel Press and Photo Agency (I.P.P.A.) / Dan Hadani collection, National Library of Israel /

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