Maccabiah Games bring 5,000 athletes to Israel for two weeks of competition, shrinking from 2022 but signaling unity amid war-related tensions.
The Times of Israel reports that the 2026 Maccabiah Games have opened in Israel as part of a broader push to showcase Jewish resilience after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, with thousands of athletes from around the world participating and leaders urging unity.