Veteran Journalist Oren Nahari Bids Farewell to Listeners Amid Health Struggles

Oren Nahari, a veteran Israeli journalist, announced that his upcoming radio program on Kan Reshet Bet will be his last due to his deteriorating health. The final broadcast is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Nahari shared on the social media platform X that during the first hour of the show, he plans to discuss current global political and strategic issues as well as science, a subject close to his heart.

In the second hour, titled "A Year in an Hour," Nahari intends to add a personal touch by playing some of his favorite songs and reflecting on historical events from 1961, including the sinking of the ship Egoz, the power struggle in China, the assassination of dictator Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, and a military coup in South Korea. Despite his serious health condition, which has left him 95% paralyzed and communicating only through eyelid movements, Nahari expressed that he is not afraid of death itself but fears the process leading up to it.

Nahari’s farewell marks the end of a significant chapter in Israeli journalism, as he has been a respected voice for many years. His candidness about his illness and his decision to conclude his program highlight the personal challenges he faces while continuing to engage with his audience until the very end.