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- Haim Yavin, Israel’s “Mr. Television,” died at age 93 on Wednesday.
- He anchored the evening news from July 23 1968 to 2008 and co-founded Channel 1.
- Yavin, who received the Israel Prize in 1997 and a lifetime-achievement award in 2003, sparked public outcry with his 2005 documentary on settlements.
- In 2016 five women accused him of sexual harassment, which he denied.
- His funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Givat Hashlosha Cemetery.
