Veteran Israeli Economic Journalist Nehemia Shtrasler Retires After 44 Years
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Veteran Israeli economic journalist and commentator Nehemia Shtrasler, 75, is retiring from Haaretz after 44 years, publishing his final column this Friday. Known for his advocacy of free markets and criticism of monopolies, Shtrasler received multiple journalism awards throughout his career. His departure occurs during a period of financial strain and staff reductions at the Haaretz Group, with other journalists also having recently left the publication.
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- Nehemia Shtrasler, 75, is retiring from Haaretz after 44 years as an economic journalist.
- His final column will be published this Friday, concluding a long career in Israeli economic reporting.
- Shtrasler was a prominent advocate for free markets and a critic of monopolies in Israel.
- He received four journalism awards during his career, including the Sokolov Prize.
- His retirement coincides with financial difficulties and staff reductions at the Haaretz Group.
- Other journalists, including Mirav Moran and Haim Levinson, have also recently left Haaretz.
Nehemia Shtrasler, a 75-year-old prominent economic journalist and commentator, has decided to conclude his career at the Israeli newspaper Haaretz after 44 years. His final column is scheduled to be published this Friday. Shtrasler announced his decision after a long tenure, expressing gratitude to the newspaper for providing a professional environment and freedom of expression throughout his career.
Shtrasler began his journey at Haaretz in 1983 as the senior economic editor. After 16 years, he transitioned to the role of senior economic commentator, a position he held until his retirement. He became a recognizable voice in reporting and analyzing Israel's economic policy, advocating for free-market principles and competition while consistently criticizing monopolies, economic concentration, and lobbying groups.
Beyond his journalistic work, Shtrasler holds degrees in economics and business administration from Tel Aviv University. He authored the book "And They Shall Not Work on You," which explores money and politics, and a children's book. He also contributed economic commentary to television, including a segment titled "And They Shall Not Work on You" on the "Ufna L'Shishi" program.
Throughout his career, Shtrasler received four journalism awards. In 1987, he was recognized for his advocacy for free markets and tax reduction. In 1988, he won the Sokolov Prize for journalism for exposing a pension scandal involving the former chairman of Bank Leumi and for his reporting on the 1983 bank stock manipulation crisis. In 2011, he received an award for quality economic communication for his independent writing, and in 2012, a lifetime achievement award from the Tel Aviv Journalists Association for his long-standing work against monopolies and economic concentration.
Shtrasler's retirement comes amid financial difficulties and industry-wide challenges affecting the Haaretz Group and its sister publication, TheMarker. Recent reports indicate staff reductions, including the departure of journalist Mirav Moran after 12 years, and previously, Haim Levinson, following revelations about his financial ties to a company called "Perception."
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