Published: 12 November 2019
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Netanyahu clashes with Rabin’s grandson at memorials for slain PM (Times of Israel)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs with a grandson of slain prime minister Yitzhak Rabin during annual memorial ceremonies held in Jerusalem Sunday, accusing him of politicizing the events by calling on the premier to resign.
State memorial events were held on the anniversary of the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was shot dead by a Jewish religious extremist, Yigal Amir 24 years ago, according to the Hebrew calendar.
At an official ceremony at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem, Rabin’s grandson Yonatan Ben Artzi urged Netanyahu to resign over the three criminal cases against him.
“This is the time to take responsibility, to lead by example,” Ben Arzi said. “If there is a stain on your character, move aside, resign from your roles.”
Netanyahu blasts 'shameful political lashing-out' at Rabin memorial (Haaretz)
Speaking at an annual memorial for the slain prime minister, Rabin's grandson called on politicians to 'take responsibility .... If you are stained, move aside, leave office'
Photo: Yonatan Ben Artzi, grandson of Yitzhak Rabin, speaks at a memorial ceremony at Mt Herzl marking 24 years since Rabin was assassinated (Ynet screenshot)
