Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulay passes away after battle with cancer

Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulay of Shas passes away after a battle with cancer.

Azoulay had been battling cancer for some months. He has often been forced to miss work at the ministry due to his illness.

His son Yinon had been taking over his parliamentary duties while he had been receiving treatment, but the 64-year-old continued to hold the title of minister.

Shas MK David Azoulay during a Knesset committee meeting, February 13, 2013. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

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