He was a longtime reporter for Yediot Aharonot, and won the Sokolov Lifetime Achievement Prize in print media.
He played an integral leadership role in "Gush Emunim", including as secretary of the Yesha Council.
In 2006, he began his position as deputy editor-in-chief of Makor Rishon, taking on the role of editor-in-chief in 2012.
Bayit Yehudi released a statement following the news of Elitzur's death, saying that his "was a clear and proud Jewish and Zionist voice that was full of love for the Land of Israel, the people of Israel and the Torah of Israel."
Elitzur will be laid to rest Thursday at 16:30 at the Ofra settlement.