A.B. Yehoshua, a well-known Israeli novelist known for his command of the Hebrew language and a major peace campaigner, died on Tuesday.
Yehoshua was described by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as “one of the great authors and storytellers of the state of Israel,” whose “unforgettable creations will continue to accompany us for decades.”
He was 85.
A.B. Yehoshua cause of death
A Tel Aviv hospital verified his death, stating that cancer was the cause of death.
His work has received various literary honors, including the Israel Prize in Literature in 1995.
Beyond his work, Yehoshua was a key voice in the Israeli peace camp, joining other authors Amoz Oz and David Grossman in advocating for a negotiated solution to the Palestinian dilemma that would result in the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
A.B. Yehoshua wife and children
A.B Yehoshua’s wife and children are yet to be
His writing won numerous literary awards including the Israel Prize in Literature in 1995.
A.B. Yehoshua net worth
Yehoshua’s net worth is around 3 million dollars when he died.
A.B. Yehoshua funeral
Yehoshua will be put to rest on a kibbutz in northern Israel on Wednesday.
