Yael Dayan 1939 – 2024

Biography

Yael Dayan was born on February 12, 1939, in Nahalal, a community in northern Israel. She grew up during a formative period in her country’s history and would go on to dedicate much of her life to public service. Her roots in this agricultural settlement shaped her early years and connection to Israeli society.

Throughout her life, Dayan became known for her work as a politician, contributing to the civic and political discourse of her nation. She remained actively engaged in her community and country for decades, witnessing and participating in significant periods of Israeli development and change.

On May 18, 2024, Dayan passed away in Tel Aviv at the age of 85. She left behind a legacy of service to her country and community. Following her death, she was laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery in Tel Aviv, where she joined others who had shaped Israeli society. Her life spanned nearly nine decades of her nation’s modern history.