Yehuda Poliker: "I Suffer from Breathing Difficulties, Another Coming Out"

Yehuda Poliker, 75, reveals in an interview that he is coping with pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease causing breathing difficulties. He talks about dealing with the illness, continuing his performances, and a love that has not yet arrived. Poliker shares his feelings, thoughts about retirement, and memories from his musical career.

Yehuda Poliker, 75, reveals in an interview with N12 that he is coping with pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulties. He says the disease was discovered about a year ago, and that he sleeps with oxygen and takes medication to stop its progression. Despite the difficulty, he continues to perform, including at the 'Hutzot Hayotzer' festival in Jerusalem, and explains that the stage allows him to forget everything. Poliker also shares his personal life, including a love that has not arrived, and quotes from his songs. He describes the beginning of his musical career, the influence of the band 'Benzine', and his collaboration with Arik Einstein. He talks about upcoming performances marking 40 years since the album 'Eynayim Sheli', and emphasizes that he does not intend to retire from the stage, as music is an essential part of his identity.