Former ombudsman Micha Lindenstrauss dies at 82

Former state ombudsman Micha Lindenstrauss has died, according to Hebrew media reports.

There is no immediate word on the cause of his death.

Lindenstrauss, 82, served as head of the State Comptroller’s Office in 2005-2012. Prior to that, he had a long career as a judge, including as president of the Haifa District Court.

Former State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
Former state comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

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