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WhatsApp Message Sent to Deceased Israeli Journalist Two Months After Death

A magazine editor sent a WhatsApp message to Israeli journalist Oren Nahari two months after his death, asking how he was. Nahari's number responded that he had passed away, leading to an awkward exchange.

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WhatsApp Message Sent to Deceased Israeli Journalist Two Months After Death
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What happened

  1. 01A magazine editor messaged the WhatsApp number of deceased Israeli journalist Oren Nahari two months after his passing.
  2. 02The message asked about Nahari's well-being, to which his number responded that he had died two months prior.
  3. 03The exchange was shared on X by Dean Ariel and reposted from Nahari's verified account.
  4. 04The incident garnered tens of thousands of views and shares online.
  5. 05The situation was widely described as embarrassing and awkward.

The conversation was shared on X by Dean Ariel and then reposted from Nahari's verified account, drawing widespread attention online.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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