Yossi Meir Jan, father of recently rescued Israeli hostage Almog Meir Jan, died of a broken heart just hours before his son was rescued by Israeli forces.
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Yossi Meir Jan died of a broken heart after his son was rescued from Hamas captivity.
He had been ill and lost 20 kilos during the time Almog was held captive.
Yossi Meir Jan will be buried in a private ceremony along with Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora who was killed during the rescue operation.