Oren Nahari, a prominent Israeli journalist, historian, and broadcaster, died on August 13 at the age of 70 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family announced. Nahari had publicly disclosed his diagnosis in March, continuing to work until shortly before his passing.

Just five days prior to his death, Nahari recorded his final broadcasts, including the weekly program "Saturday with Oren Nahari" and the podcast "A Year in an Hour," both aired on Reshet Bet and KAN News. In his concluding show, he encouraged audiences to maintain their curiosity about the world, urging them “to keep looking, listening, asking questions; and don’t take things for granted.”

Nahari’s career spanned several decades during which he became one of the most influential figures in Israeli public broadcasting. Beginning in the early 1990s, he served as the foreign news editor for Channel One and later held multiple senior roles within Israeli journalism. KAN News credited him with establishing the foundations for foreign news coverage in Israel, highlighting his role in shaping the country’s approach to international reporting.

In addition to his broadcasting work, Nahari authored more than ten books, distinguished for blending history, politics, and culture into accessible narratives that expanded public understanding. His contributions earned widespread respect from colleagues and officials alike.

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog paid tribute to Nahari, describing him as one of the nation’s leading journalists. Herzog praised his “rare talent, curiosity, professionalism, and an open heart,” recognizing Nahari’s lasting impact on Israeli media and public discourse.