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Israeli Business Leader Shmuel Haralaf Dies at 82

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First reported by Globes · 2 hours ago

What happened

Shmuel Haralaf, a leading Israeli businessman and philanthropist, died at 82. He chaired CalMobil, invested in Mobileye, and made major donations to Israeli science and healthcare institutions.

  • 01Shmuel Haralaf, 82, was a key figure in Israeli business and philanthropy.
  • 02He chaired CalMobil and helped grow it into a leading Israeli company.
  • 03Haralaf held a Harvard PhD in philosophy and taught at Hebrew University.
  • 04In 2025, he and his wife donated $10 million to the Weizmann Institute after missile damage.
  • 05They also gave 600 million shekels to Beilinson Hospital for a new medical center.
  • 06Haralaf was an active marathon runner and published widely on social and economic topics.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Business Leader Shmuel Haralaf Dies at 82
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Businessman and Philanthropist Shmuel Haralap Dies at 81
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Business Leader Dr. Shmuel Haralaf Dies at 82
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Samuel Haralap, Israeli Automotive Business Leader and Philanthropist, Dies at 81

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