Upon learning of the death of the writer AB.
Yehoshua, President Yitzhak Herzog praised him in words of appreciation: "How sad and how symbolic that AB Yehoshua passed away during Hebrew Book Week. Boli, according to his acquaintances and lovers, was one of Israel's greatest writers and librarians; an award-winning author and playwright. The greatest prize of all - his unforgettable work that will continue to accompany us for generations.
"His works, drawn from the image of our homeland and treasured by our people, reflected us as an accurate, sharp, loving and sometimes painful mirror image. He brought us a mosaic of deep feelings. Jerusalem, Haifa, the State of Israel and the Jewish people were the mass of his life.
"In the last year I have spoken to him several times, including in the last month. I have asked to encourage him, to strengthen him, to reflect to him how important he is to the soul of our nation.
The Minister of Culture and Sports, Hili Trooper, also issued warm words about the writer who passed away.
"The winner of the Israel Prize for Literature, the author AB Yehoshua, was one of the greatest Hebrew writers," he wrote.
"Dozens of his books were a great success and contributed greatly to Israeli literature and culture. Joshua was also a teacher and lecturer, who instilled in his students the craft of literature and writing.
"Beyond the rare talent, Joshua was characterized by caring and great sensitivity to the challenges of Israeli society, and was a social and political activist in an effort to correct society in his own way. The words he wrote and the stories he told are deeply ingrained in Hebrew literature and in the hearts of many readers."
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