Circassian

Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport

Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

A wonderful career. Bibars photographed wearing the Israeli national team uniform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet leaders of the Druze and Circassian communities.

Netanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit

ISRAELI AND Druze flags at the entrance to the northern Druze village of Hurfeish on November 29 2023.

Israel launches NIS 15 million initiative to bring Druze, Circassians into tech industry

 Ba Li Galil in the Galilee.

After long absence, Galilee festival returns to celebrate local Jewish, Druze, Arab communities


Inside out: Equality in the Arab sector

Campaign was designed in response to data showing generally lower levels of employment among Arab university graduates.

Arab women

A step in the right direction

Is a new plan for economic development in Arab towns a shift from politics to pragmatism?

Kafr Kassim

Crystal clear

Dania Shumaf, the first Circassian novelist to take part in Hebrew Book Week, says she received wide support from her male-dominated village.

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NIS 350m. plan approved for Beduin in North

The initiative calls for spending NIS 70m. on education including for toddlers and for youth at risk, and NIS 40m. for new classrooms.

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NIS 680 million allocated to Druse, Circassian sectors

Majority of funds to go for education, housing and welfare; funds to also be invested in employment training and encouraging small businesses.

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Sinai Says: Natcho’s story a lesson in resiliency

Born and raised in Kfar Kama, one of only two Circassian villages in Israel, Bibras Natcho has carried the hopes of an entire community.

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