Avihai Chiim
Avihai Chiim is the health and welfare correspondent for Walla.
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
Mental health crisis deepens for communities hit by October 7 attack
WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism
Hostage mother: 'Netanyahu will forever be remembered as a murderer'
Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, said: "This is the 715th day that our children have been going through a Holocaust in the Hamas tunnels."
More Israelis emigrated than arrived over past year, CBS report reveals
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s population stands at approximately 10.148 million, after passing the 10 million mark in the last year.
'Prime Minister, you chose war over a deal': Hostage families protest outside of PM's residence
Later, US President Trump posted a picture of a banner reading "President Trump, save the hostages now!" from protests at Hostages' Square.
Reservists more resilient than conscripts during Operation Swords of Iron, study finds
New research highlights psychological gap between soldier groups; urges mentoring programs.
'We need everyone back': Hostage families, healthcare workers call for hostage deal
"Today, we pause to remind you: The return of all the hostages, alive or deceased, is essential for rebuilding our society in Israel," said Professor Hagai Levine.
Healing the battlefield: IDF opens mental health access for soldiers within 24 hours
IDF soldiers are suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, decreased appetite and more.
Survivors of Holocaust face new hardships after missile attack on Rehovot center
For the elderly people who visit the center each week, however, it’s more than just a club—it's home. Now, with the facility damaged and nowhere to gather, they have one request: not to be forgotten.
Israel's Knesset considers rescue, rehabilitation of children from Jewish cult Lev Tahor
The committee discussed the support framework provided to cult survivors arriving in Israel.
Proposed tax on foreign donations alarms NGOs aiding Holocaust survivors
The bill, initiated by Likud MK Ariel Kallner, would impose an 80% tax on donations received from foreign political entities.
Government to promote plan for integrating haredim into medical studies
The goal is to develop a dedicated framework for training haredi doctors, with recommendations to be submitted to the health minister within 90 days.