Political LeaderIsraeli1915 – 2012
Yitzchak Shamir
Israeli Prime Minister, hardline politician, Cold War era leader
Biography
Israeli politician and Prime Minister of Israel during two separate periods. He was known for his hardline policies during the Cold War era.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Israeli
Born
1915
Died
2012
Thinking about the name
Yitzchak
Hebrew origin
“The Hebrew name meaning 'he will laugh,' borne by the biblical patriarch Isaac, one of the three founding fathers of Judaism. This name carries extraordinary weight in Jewish tradition and spirituality, symbolizing faith, blessing, and covenant. Modern bearers honor a lineage stretching back millennia.”