Rabin killer: Sharon affected my decision
Yigal Amir tells Channel 10 warnings by military experts, including Ariel Sharon, prompted murder
"I was right next to him…walking around. I was there with a gun. But I didn't do it," Amir said. "I saw how easy it was. I told myself that in a few years I'll regret that I didn't do it, or something like that."
When asked who influenced his decision to assassinate the prime minister, Amir said: "Sharon, Raful (Raphael Eitan,) Gandhi (Rehavam Ze'evi)…all the military experts, who said this agreement will result in disaster. There is no need for a rabbi for this. This is not about a rabbi saying it…I saw that all the greatest military experts said it's leading to disaster."
As a result of the interview, the Israel Prison Service has decided to transfer Amir to the protective custody wing of Eshel prison in southern Israel. The Prison Service also said that it intends to punish Amir for submitting to an unauthorized interview.
"As a result, Amir will face disciplinary action; his phone privileges will be revoked, as will family visits," the Prison Service statement said.
However, Amir's brother, Amitai, told Ynet Yigal didn't know he was being recorded for an interview.
"The correspondent arrived under the guise of asking for a court approval to interview him, and taped him without his knowledge. He insisted that his words not be quoted or aired," Amitai Amir said. "This is blatant deception."
Amir's wife, Larissa Trimbobler, was also appalled by the news. "The correspondent told us it was only background talks to convince the editors there was a story and that it wouldn't be aired. Yigal knows he is not allowed to be interviewed," she said.
"We will try to fight this decision although I don't think it will help. Once the media gets a hold of it, it's a done deal. To them, he's guilty."
Anat Shalev contributed to the report
