Died at the age of 79 Amos Oz, Israeli writer

The Israeli writer Amos Oz died Friday at the age of 28, announced his daughter Fania Oz-Salzberge on Twitter. He was 79 years old and the cause of death was not announced, but the author was diagnosed with cancer.

One of the most prestigious writers of his country, whose work has been translated largely thanks to his pacifist tone, Oz was born in Jerusalem in 1939 and has changed. Kibbutz Hulda, still a teenager. Recognized for his many peaceful political manifestations, he studied Hebrew philosophy and literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he was a member of the Israel Defense Forces (1965). the books are translated. For one simple reason: in their stories, the everyday life of ordinary people mingles with the difficulties of a community in constant conflict. In Suddenly, in the depths of the forest, for example, the story begins with an old girl teacher showing animal drawings that once existed. However, the children laugh and laugh at the mistress, because they have learned at home that such animals are just myths to tell – a simple comment can create a curse and the sinful mouth contracts the "neighing disease" and As such,

Oz began his literary career in 1961, when he was only 22 years old. Prior to his university studies, Oz spent three years with The Nahal Brigade of The Forces of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, author of several books and essays for international journals. Defense of Israel and return to service during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

It was after his experiences in the army that Oz adopted a rigid political position, which in turn has made a man active in promoting dialogue and peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. He has also written extensively on the conflict between Israel and the Arabs, calling for dialogue and restraint.

For example, last April, in an interview with the German press, Oz revealed his concern for the city of Jerusalem. "I do not know what the future holds for Jerusalem, but I know what needs to happen." All countries of the world should follow the example of US President Donald Trump and transfer his embbady to Israel to At the same time, each of these countries should open their own embbady in East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian people. "