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Last Ink Flag Raiser Yohanan Elishov Dies at 95

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Yohanan Elishov, the last known survivor of the iconic Ink Flag raising in Eilat during Israel's 1948 War of Independence, has died at 95. A Palmach fighter and veteran of numerous Israeli wars, Elishov also contributed significantly to the country's infrastructure development.

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  • Yohanan Elishov, last Ink Flag raiser, died at 95.
  • He was a Palmach fighter in Israel's War of Independence.
  • Elishov participated in key battles and later wars.
  • He also helped build Israel's national infrastructure.
  • His sons remembered his strong values and patriotism.

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