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MakanGeneral

Kan News Director Itzik Barashi Dies in Cycling Accident

Translated & summarized from Makan by baba

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Itzik Barashi, a director at Kan News, died in a cycling accident on Saturday. He was 56 and had worked at the broadcaster since 2018, known for his professionalism and dedication.

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  • Kan News director Itzik Barashi died in a cycling accident.
  • The accident occurred on Road 44 near the Nesherim junction.
  • Barashi was 56 years old and is survived by his wife and three children.
  • He joined Kan in 2018 and was praised for his professionalism.
  • Colleagues remembered him as a beloved and passionate cyclist.

Itzik Barashi, a prominent director in the news division of Kan, Israel's public broadcaster, died Saturday morning in a cycling accident on Road 44 near the Nesherim junction. Barashi, 56, is survived by his wife Shirley and three children. He joined Kan in 2018 and was known for his professionalism and dedication to the station's programs and broadcasts, both during routine times and periods of war.

Kan's management and staff mourned Barashi, remembering him as one of the news division's most talented and professional directors. They noted his long tenure since the station's early years and his commitment to high-quality production. Colleagues expressed deep sorrow over his loss, describing him as friendly, beloved, and professional. Cycling was a significant passion of his, and colleagues often discussed his rides, the weather, and his experiences with friends during broadcasts.

MakanArab · Jerusalem

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