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Former Journalist and Political Advisor Orit Galili Zucker Dies at 70 After Cancer Battle
Orit Galili Zucker, a former Haaretz journalist and political advisor to Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu, died at 70 after battling cancer for over two years. Her son announced her death and noted her wish for no funeral. She had a significant impact on Israeli political communications and public opinion research.
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- 01Orit Galili Zucker died at 70 after a two-year cancer battle.
- 02She advised Labor Party leader Ehud Barak in 2009 elections.
- 03She led Netanyahu’s political communications team from 2011 to 2013.
- 04She began her career as a journalist at Haaretz.
- 05Her son announced her death and requested no funeral.
- 06Former officials praised her intelligence and strong personality.
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