Veteran Journalist Oren Nahari Ends Radio Show Due to ALS Progression

Veteran Israeli journalist Oren Nahari announced he will broadcast his final radio program, "Saturday with Oren Nahari," tomorrow morning on Reshet Bet due to the progression of his ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) condition. Nahari, who revealed his diagnosis in March and described the rapid deterioration caused by the incurable muscle-wasting disease, expressed regret that he cannot complete his planned coverage of 20th-century events with his audience.

In his last show, Nahari plans to play some of his favorite songs and provide an overview of current world affairs. He will also conclude his well-known segment "A Year in an Hour" by discussing significant events from 1961, including the sinking of the ship Egoz, political struggles in China, the assassination of dictator Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, and the military coup in South Korea.

Nahari is recognized as a knowledgeable foreign news editor and commentator, known for his intellectual approach. Beyond broadcasting, he has lectured and authored nonfiction books. His announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he apologized to listeners for not finishing the century-long historical journey he had planned.