Tensions in Israel , arising from the continuation of terrorism and anger at loss of territory , led to the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin by a right-wing Jewish radical on November 4 , 1995 . Upon Rabin 's assassination , the Israeli prime minister 's post was filled by Shimon Peres . Peres continued Rabin 's policies in supporting the peace process
assassination of Prime Minister Rabin
Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
History of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict