When was Yitzhak Shamir born?

Yitzhak Shamir was born on 22 October 1915 in Ruzhany.

What positions has Yitzhak Shamir held?

Positions held by Yitzhak Shamir include: Leader of the Opposition (1992–1993); Prime Minister of Israel (1986–1992); Prime Minister of Israel (1983–1984); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (1980–1986); Speaker of the Knesset (1977–1980).

Where did Yitzhak Shamir study?

Yitzhak Shamir was educated at University of Warsaw.

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Yitzhak Shamir

7th Prime Minister of Israel (1915-2012)

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Yitzhak Shamir (Hebrew: יצחק שמיר, ; born Yitzhak Yezernitsky; 22 October 1915 – 30 June 2012) was an Israeli politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Israel, serving two terms (1983–1984, 1986–1992). Before the establishment of the State of Israel, Shamir was a leader of the Zionist militant group Lehi, also known as the Stern Gang.

Quick facts

Born: 22 October 1915 wd
Place of birth: Ruzhany wd
Died: 30 June 2012 wd
Place of death: Herzliya wd
Citizenship: Israel wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: Likud (2003–2011), Likud (1970–1998), Herut (1969–1988), Fighters' List (1948–1959) wd
Education: University of Warsaw wd
Spouse: Shulamit Shamir wd

Positions held wd

Leader of the Opposition (13 July 1992 – 24 March 1993)
Prime Minister of Israel (20 October 1986 – 13 July 1992)
Prime Minister of Israel (10 October 1983 – 13 September 1984)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (10 March 1980 – 20 October 1986)
Speaker of the Knesset (13 June 1977 – 10 March 1980)
Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 17 June 1996)

Awards wd

Israel Prize (2001)
honorary citizen of Jerusalem

About

Yitzhak Shamir grew up in interwar Poland. Shamir joined Betar, the paramilitary wing of Revisionist Zionist Ze'ev Jabotinsky's Hatzohar political party. In 1935, Shamir emigrated from Białystok to British Palestine, where he worked in an accountant's office. Shamir joined the Revisionist Zionist Irgun paramilitary group led by Menachem Begin. During World War II the Irgun split over the question of whether to support the Axis powers against the British Empire. Avraham Stern and Shamir sought an alliance with Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany and formed the breakaway militia group Lehi. Lehi was unable to persuade the Axis powers to lend it support. Shamir led Lehi after Stern's assassination in 1942. In 1944 Shamir married Lehi member Shulamit Levy. During the 1948 Palestine war, Lehi and the Irgun committed the Deir Yassin massacre of over 100 Palestinians.

After the establishment of the Israeli state Shamir served in Mossad between 1955 and 1965. Shamir directed Operation Damocles and resigned from Mossad after Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion ordered an end to the program. In 1969 Shamir joined Menachem Begin's Herut Party. Shamir was first elected to the Knesset in 1973 as a member of the Likud alliance of parties. Shamir served as Speaker of the Knesset after Likud became the first right-wing Israeli government after winning the 1977 Israeli legislative election against Prime Minister Shimon Peres' Alignment. Shamir was named Foreign Minister by Prime Minister Begin in 1980 and would serve in this post until 1986.…

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When was Yitzhak Shamir born?: Yitzhak Shamir was born on 22 October 1915 in Ruzhany.
What positions has Yitzhak Shamir held?: Positions held by Yitzhak Shamir include: Leader of the Opposition (1992–1993); Prime Minister of Israel (1986–1992); Prime Minister of Israel (1983–1984); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (1980–1986); Speaker of the Knesset (1977–1980).
Where did Yitzhak Shamir study?: Yitzhak Shamir was educated at University of Warsaw.

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