Kan News Director Yitzik Brashi Dies in Cycling Accident
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Yitzik Brashi, director of the news division at Kan News, died in a cycling accident on Highway 44 near Ramla on September 19, 2026. Kan News mourned his loss, praising his professional contributions and leadership.
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- Kan News Director Yitzik Brashi died in a cycling accident.
- The accident occurred on Highway 44 near Ramla.
- Brashi was a key figure since Kan News's 2018 founding.
- He is remembered for his professionalism and leadership.
- He is survived by his wife and three children.
Yitzik Brashi, the director of the news division at Israel's Kan News public broadcaster, died in a road accident on the morning of September 19, 2026. The incident occurred on Highway 44 near the Nesharim interchange, close to Ramla, while Brashi was cycling. Kan News announced his death, expressing deep sorrow and highlighting Brashi's significant contributions to the development of broadcasting. The company described him as one of their most professional and talented managers, who had been with the organization since its founding in 2018. Colleagues remembered his dedication, professionalism, and leadership, particularly during challenging wartime conditions. Brashi is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their three children, Karen, Roy, and Itai. The company stated his memory would live on within the organization and the wider Israeli journalistic community.
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