Prominent Haredi rabbi Meir Mazuz, known for his homophobic remarks and far-right politics, has died at the age of 80. Mazuz was a religious leader in the ultra-Orthodox Sephardic community and founded various religious educational institutions. He was also known for his support of far-right politicians in Israel. Mazuz received media attention for his inflammatory comments against homosexuals and his controversial statements about various political figures and events. Right-wing politicians and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have eulogized Mazuz following his death.