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Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50
Dr. Ori Goldberg, a 50-year-old expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, died Monday night after a battle with colon cancer. His daughter announced his passing on his X account, thanking his followers and even those who disagreed with his views.
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- 01Dr. Ori Goldberg, an expert on Iran and lecturer at Reichman University, died at age 50.
- 02He passed away Monday night following a prolonged battle with colon cancer.
- 03His daughter announced his death on his X account, thanking his followers.
- 04Goldberg was known for his academic work and active, often controversial, social media presence.
- 05Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi offered condolences for the "upright, honest, and brave man."
Goldberg was known for his academic research and frequent, sometimes controversial, commentary on Iran and the Middle East on social media. His work on Iran's political landscape and revolutionary movements was widely recognized.
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