A brief announcement reports the death of Haim Yavin. No further details were provided.
Tonight, official confirmation of the death of Haim Yavin, the iconic Israeli news anchor known as 'Mr. Television,' was released in a brief announcement. The development follows earlier reports from the family and other sources, and comes as the nation mourns one of the founding figures of Israeli broadcasting.
At 17:48 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported three updates: the family of Yavin, an Israel Prize laureate, confirmed his death at age 93; his funeral was scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Givat HaShlosha cemetery; and President Isaac Herzog issued a formal statement bidding farewell, saying Yavin's voice and face are identified with central chapters of the state's history. The confirmation from the family and the presidential tribute were published simultaneously, with the funeral details also reported by N12 and accompanied by a tribute from journalist Yaakov Achimeir.
Haim Yavin, a longtime presenter and one of the founders of Channel 1, anchored the 'Mabat' news program for decades. As The Zioneer reported earlier, he was a legendary voice in Israeli news and a recipient of the Israel Prize for his contributions to media.
No further details about the cause of death or any additional memorial arrangements have been provided beyond the funeral scheduled for Friday.
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