Israeli actresses died in 2000

Here are 2 famous actresses from Israel died in 2000:

Ofra Haza

Ofra Haza (November 19, 1957 Tel Aviv-February 23, 2000 Ramat Gan) a.k.a. עפרה חזה, Ophra Haza, Ofra Ḥaza, עָפְרָה חָזָה, Ofra Chaza, עופרה חזה, Ofra Nasa, Ofra Hazza, Ofra_Haza, Ofra Jaza, Haza, Ofra or Bat-Shiva Haza was an Israeli singer, songwriter and actor.

She was known for her unique voice and the fusion of traditional Middle Eastern music with modern Western genres. Of Yemenite Jewish heritage, Haza grew up in poverty in Tel Aviv and began singing at an early age. She gained international recognition in the 1980s with the release of her album "Shaday", which included the hit song "Im Nin'alu". Haza went on to release several more successful albums over the course of her career and collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Iggy Pop and Paula Abdul. In addition to her music career, she also appeared in films and television shows. Haza passed away in 2000 at the age of 42 due to complications from AIDS.

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Leah Rabin

Leah Rabin (April 8, 1928 Königsberg-November 12, 2000 Jerusalem) a.k.a. First lady Lea Rabin, Lea Rabin or Leah Schlossberg was an Israeli actor. She had one child, Yuval Rabin.

However, Leah Rabin is most well known for being the wife of Yitzhak Rabin, the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, and for her own contributions to Israeli society as an advocate for peace. She supported her husband throughout his political career, including his efforts to negotiate a peace deal with the Palestinians. After his assassination in 1995, Leah Rabin became a prominent advocate for peace and a vocal critic of political violence. She continued to champion her husband's cause even after his death, and founded the Yitzhak Rabin Center for Israeli Studies in his memory. Leah Rabin passed away in 2000, but her legacy as a peacemaker lives on.

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