Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Dr. Ori Goldberg, a 50-year-old expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, died Monday night after a battle with colon cancer. His daughter announced his passing on his X account, thanking his followers and even those who disagreed with his views. Goldberg was known for his academic research and frequent, sometimes controversial, commentary on Iran and the Middle East on social media. His work on Iran's political landscape and revolutionary movements was widely recognized.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dr. Ori Goldberg, an expert on Iran and lecturer at Reichman University, died at age 50.
- He passed away Monday night following a prolonged battle with colon cancer.
- His daughter announced his death on his X account, thanking his followers.
- Goldberg was known for his academic work and active, often controversial, social media presence.
- Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi offered condolences for the "upright, honest, and brave man."
Dr. Ori Goldberg, a leading expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, passed away Monday night after a prolonged battle with colon cancer. He was 50 years old. The announcement was made by his eldest daughter, Abigail, on his X (formerly Twitter) account. "Hello, this is Abigail. Ori's eldest daughter. I am sorry to inform you that my father passed away tonight, after a long battle with colon cancer," she wrote. "He was 50 years old. In one sentence, he was the best father in the world. It's impossible to truly describe him in one sentence. I don't think I will have the courage to try."
Abigail thanked Goldberg's followers, stating they were a significant part of his life, even during his illness. "Even in his hardest moments, he didn't stop talking about those asking after him on Twitter. You brought him joy. You brought us joy. Thank you for letting him do what he loved." She also addressed those who disagreed with his views: "I also want to thank those who did not like his opinions. Even as his daughter, I did not always agree with him, and I thought he was crazy. He loved you too. Thank you for being there. I am speaking on behalf of the entire close family, we love you back."
Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi also mourned Goldberg, writing, "An upright, honest, and brave man. My condolences." Goldberg dedicated many years to researching Iran, Shiism, and political theology in the Muslim world. He lectured at the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy at Reichman University and was previously described as an expert on modern Iran and revolutionary movements in the Shiite world. Alongside his extensive academic work, he frequently published articles and commentary on Iran and the Middle East. Goldberg was also very active on social media, where he often expressed political and policy stances, sometimes controversially. In May 2023, comments he made about Israel's activities in the Gaza Strip drew public criticism. Despite the debates his positions sparked, Goldberg was long associated with public and academic engagement on Iran, publishing analyses of developments in the Islamic Republic, protests against the regime, and power struggles within the Iranian leadership.
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