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Kanal 11 Director Itzik Barashi Dies in Cycling Accident

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Hebrew · 15 newsrooms covering

Itzik Barashi, a 54-year-old director at Israel's Kan 11 news division, was killed in a cycling accident on Highway 44 on Saturday. Colleagues remembered him as a professional and talented individual who was dedicated to his work, covering both regular programming and the war.

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  • Kan 11 director Itzik Barashi died in a cycling accident.
  • Barashi was 54 years old and had worked at Kan 11 since 2018.
  • He was remembered for his professionalism and commitment.
  • Barashi covered both routine broadcasts and the war.
  • He is survived by his wife and three children.

Itzik Barashi, a director at the news division of the Kan 11 public broadcaster, died Saturday morning in a cycling accident on Highway 44 near the Nesherim interchange. Barashi, 54, joined Kan 11 shortly after its establishment in 2018 and was a key part of its news division, covering both routine broadcasts and the ongoing war.

Kan 11 colleagues remembered Barashi as a "professional and talented director" who demonstrated "professionalism and commitment" throughout his years with the broadcaster. He was involved in numerous broadcasts, including during the war.

Broadcaster Ayala Hason eulogized Barashi, with whom she was scheduled to work on the day of his death. She described him as a "beloved director" and a "devoted family man, excellent professional, and above all, a good person, a friend." Barashi is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their three children, Keran, Roei, and Itai.

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