Father of IDF chief Kohavi dies aged 89

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Shaul Kohavi, father of the chief of the Israel Defense Forces has died aged 89, the military says.

“He passed away peacefully this evening at his home, with his family members by his side,” the IDF says in a statement.

His funeral will take place Sunday.

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