Remembering Oren Nahari: The storyteller who brought the world into Israeli living rooms - comment

Oren Nahari, a renowned Israeli journalist and storyteller, has died. He was known for his ability to explain global events to Israeli audiences, notably through the program 'Ro'im Olam' and his final book 'The Great Battles That Changed History.' He also mentored many journalists and left a message to stay curious.

Oren Nahari, a prominent Israeli journalist and storyteller, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of bringing the world into Israeli living rooms. In his final book, "The Great Battles That Changed History," co-written with Yoav Limor, he had to cut the original 50 battles down to 30 due to publisher constraints. Nahari was known for his vast knowledge and ability to explain why global events mattered to Israelis, even when no Israelis were involved. He launched the groundbreaking program "Ro'im Olam" in 1988 with colleagues, revolutionizing how Israelis viewed the world. Recently, he started a radio project on Kan Reshet Bet called "A Year in an Hour," exploring 20th-century history, but it remained incomplete, ending in 1961. He was also a mentor to many journalists, including the author, who joined Channel 1's foreign desk in 2009. His final message to listeners was to stay curious and never take things for granted.