Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Rehavam Observation Point

Rehavam "Ghandi" Ze'evi

— 1926 - 2001 —

Rehavam Observation Point Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. Rehavam Observation Point Marker

Inscription. Military leader and Israeli Government Minister. Was born in the capital of Israel, Jerusalem.
From early on in life, he defended his people like the emblematic two sheaves of wheat and a sword, a symbol which has accompanied generations of fighters from the Palmach through the IDF.
A man of greater Israel and one of its greatest lovers, who fought zealously and in self-sacrifice for the state of Israel's existence and freedom. A scholar well read in the history of Israel and its language. and a Jerusalemite in every fiber of his being.
Chief of the Central Command (1968), Prime Minister's Adviser on Counter-Terrorism (1974), Adviser to the Prime Minister for Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence (1975-1977), Chairman of the Board of the "Eretz Israel Museum" (1981), Member of Knesset from the 12th Knesset (1988) and twice minister in Israeli governments.
Was assassinated on Wednesday morning, October 17, 2001, 30th of Tishrei, 5762, in Jerusalem, where he was born.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 31° 46.561′ N, 35° 14.577′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Mount of Olives. Marker can be reached from Seven Arches. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Seven Arches, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Absalom's Tomb (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jehoshaphat's Cave (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gethsemane (approx. half a kilometer away); Meeting place of three fortification elements (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Preserved buildings of the First Temple Period (tenth-sixth centuries BCE) (approx. 0.6 kilometers away in Israel); A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period (approx. 0.6 kilometers away in Israel); Twelve large clay store jars (approx. 0.6 kilometers away in Israel); A stepped ritual bath in the ground floor of a building (approx. 0.6 kilometers away in Israel). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. Rehavam Observation Point Marker

The view across the Kidron Valley from the Rehavam Observation Point Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

3. The view across the Kidron Valley from the Rehavam Observation Point Marker.

This view is looking west towards Jerusalem, including the Dome of the Rock and Al-Asqua Mosque and the eastern side of the wall surrounding the Old City.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.