Oren Nahari

Automotive journalist, filmmaker, and rally driver Edward Attler passed away over the weekend in Tel Aviv. For nearly two decades, he led "Keys Inside," a legendary and beloved automotive column in the "Makor Rishon" newspaper.

The legendary media figure and one of the symbols of public broadcasting in Israel passed away after battling ALS. Channel 12 anchor Danny Kushmaro paid tribute to him: "The man with the passion to know."

From a bookworm on the Carmel to the founder of "Seeing the World": Oren Nahari went from a security guard on television to a career spanning decades on the screen, interviewed world leaders, and left behind vast knowledge, books, and programs that became national assets.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog noted that Nahari left behind a "rich journalistic and cultural legacy." Journalist Amir Bar-Shalom eulogized him, calling him a "charming man and a rare professional." Politicians and colleagues, including Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman, expressed their condolences following the passing of the legendary journalist, who died after a battle with ALS.

Veteran Israeli journalist Oren Nahari has passed away at the age of 70. He had been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a diagnosis he shared publicly in early 2026. For over four decades, Nahari was a central figure in international news coverage, serving as a reporter, editor, and commentator.

With the retirement of Oren Nahari from broadcasting following his ALS diagnosis, an era in Israeli media has come to an end. A personal look at the interviewer who did not fear complexity, demanded thought from his listeners, and never stopped reminding us that there is a whole world beyond the border.

Oren Nahari broadcast his final program on Kan Reshet Bet and said goodbye to listeners after decades of journalistic work. During the broadcast, he spoke about the progression of ALS and the difficulty of continuing his work, and received a special tribute from the President of the State, Isaac Herzog.

Veteran journalist Oren Nahari announced that tomorrow he will host his final "Saturday with Oren Nahari" program due to the progression of ALS. In a post on X, he apologized to listeners for being unable to complete his retrospective on the 20th century and noted that he would share some of his favorite music during the farewell broadcast.

Oren Nahari will record his final program on Reshet Bet following a severe deterioration in his condition due to the incurable disease from which he suffers. In an emotional post, he shared his pain and admitted: "I am sad about the years I could have spent with Vered, the children, and the grandchildren" | All the details

After revealing that he is suffering from ALS, Oren Nahari is ending his radio career following a further deterioration in his health. In an emotional interview, he shared his struggle with the disease and delivered a final message to the listeners: "It is harder for me to speak, it is harder for me to breathe."