Avihai Chiim
Avihai Chiim is the health and welfare correspondent for Walla.
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
Israel deports first Eritrean regime supporter after 14 years in the country
At 9:00 a.m., the Enforcement and Foreigners Administration of the Population and Immigration Authority began the deportation process.
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
The areas currently defined as outbreak zones are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof Hagalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, and Safed.
Mental health crisis deepens for communities hit by October 7 attack
Two years on, many Gaza border and northern residents report worsening trauma, job loss, and fear of another October 7-style attack.
WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism
The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.
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.