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We are ready to compromise. We are ready to take calculated risks, but for a peace that will give us security.

Yitzhak Rabin

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Yitzhak Rabin
Age: 73 †
Born: 1922
Born: March 1
Died: 1995
Died: November 4
Diplomat
Former Prime Minister Of Israel
Military Officer
Politician
Jerusalem
Middle East
Itzhak Rabin
Itshak Rabin
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Peace
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Peace will be victorious.
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