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Israeli Author and Academic Dr. Eyal Dotan Dies at 57
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Walla · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
Dr. Eyal Dotan, an Israeli author, academic, and journalist, died at 57. He taught literature and arts at Tel Aviv University and other institutions, contributed to major Israeli newspapers, and published acclaimed novels. Dotan is survived by his wife and three children.
- 01Dr. Eyal Dotan, Israeli author and academic, died at age 57.
- 02He was a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University and taught at other Israeli universities.
- 03Dotan completed his doctorate on phenomenology of coincidences at Tel Aviv University.
- 04He worked as a language editor for Haaretz and wrote for Ha'Ir and Theory and Criticism.
- 05Dotan published two novels, including "Etzem," which won a translation prize.
- 06He is survived by his wife and three children.
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