Menachem Begin (16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992) was an Israeli politician, founder of Likud, and the sixth Prime Minister of Israel. Menachem Begin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978.
Life and Career
Menachem Begin was born on 16 August 1913, in Brest, Belarus. Begin studied law at the University of Warsaw and was also involved in various Zionist and Jewish organizations during his youth. His education played a significant role in shaping his political ideology and activism.
Begin’s career took a political turn when he became involved with the Irgun, a Jewish paramilitary group, in the 1940s. He became the leader of the organization and was known for his strong stance against British rule in Palestine. The Irgun carried out various acts of resistance against British forces.
After the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, Begin transitioned into mainstream politics. He established the Herut party, which later became part of the Likud coalition. Begin served in various government positions, including as Prime Minister of Israel from 1977 to 1983. Menachem Begin passed away on 9 March 1992, in Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Award and Legacy
Menachem Begin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 for his role in the Camp David Accords, which facilitated peace between Israel and Egypt. Begin’s legacy is multifaceted. He is remembered as a staunch advocate for Israeli sovereignty and security. He played a key role in the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, known as the Camp David Accords, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 along with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
