Ilana Cohen, the longtime chairwoman of the Israel Nurses Union, has died, according to a brief statement from the organization. No further details on cause or funeral arrangements were immediately released.
Ilana Cohen, the longtime chairwoman of the Israel Nurses Union and a towering figure in Israeli healthcare organizing, has passed away. The union's brief announcement Sunday evening did not specify her age or cause of death, but she served in the role for decades and was widely regarded as the union's most influential leader. Cohen led the nurses through major labor disputes and contract negotiations, most notably the 2011 struggle that secured significant wage increases and a five-day work week. Her death marks the end of an era in Israeli labor activism within the healthcare system. Further details are expected in the coming days.
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