Jacob Weinroth,PM's attorney, passes at 71

Jacob Weinroth, 71, an Israeli attorney and the laywer of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau passed away on Monday.

Weinroth suffered from cancer, but continued to work and even appear in court  until his last days.

"My wife and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved attorney Jacob Weinroth . Jacob was a remarkable person: in his personality, his wisdom, his sharp mind, his sense of justice and his loyalty to his people. This is a great loss for his family, acquaintances and admirers, and this is a great loss to the world of Israeli law," Netanyahu tweeted Monday.