Israeli academic and Al Jazeera contributor Ori Goldberg dies at 50

Ori Goldberg, an Israeli academic and independent analyst, died at the age of 50, his family announced. His eldest daughter Avigail confirmed his death after a prolonged battle with colon cancer via a post on his X account. Goldberg was a regular contributor to Al Jazeera, focusing on Middle East affairs, including Israel's internal issues and regional conflicts. His final piece discussed Israeli authorities' response to the NAZA documentary, and he previously wrote about Israel's potential decline as a regional hegemon in December 2025.