'Like Childbirth': He Donated a Kidney and Gave Two Women a New Lease on Life
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
Naomi Cohen Zgagi, 44, underwent a paired kidney exchange after her kidney disease worsened and her brother was ruled out as a donor. Her cousin Omri Lapidot donated to another recipient, which helped secure a compatible donor for Naomi, and both women received new kidneys. Naomi returned to work and says her life is gradually improving, while Lapidot said the donation was worth it despite the difficult recovery.
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