Yitzhak Shamir was an Israeli politician and the seventh Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms from 1983 to 1984 and again from 1986 to 1992. Before entering politics, he was a prominent member of the Lehi, a Zionist paramilitary organization that operated in Mandatory Palestine. As prime minister, he was known for his staunchly nationalist views and his focus on national security and settlement expansion. His tenure saw significant events, including the First Intifada and the Gulf War, shaping his legacy as a hardline and uncompromising leader.