Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

This general view Israeli owned cruise ship MS Crown Iris at the port of Piraeus in Athens on June 3, 2026, during a demonstration against Israeli tourists visiting Greece.

Bomb threat targets Haifa-bound Israeli cruise ship docked at Greek island

Tourists stroll through the streets of the historic center of Gamla Stan., on September 16, 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden.

'Jew-free zone' sticker on Stockholm storefront sparks outrage

Mugshot: Moriah Dahan, 35, an Israeli citizen residing in Los Angeles, was arrested on November 2, 2026, on suspicion of illegally voting in the 2024 US presidential election.

Second Israeli national arrested in US federal voter fraud sweep


WATCH: Jewish pro-Trump activist assaulted, threatened with death at Michigan university

Jewish MAGA activist Liz Benichou was knocked to the ground and threatened with death by a University of Michigan student during a campus confrontation.

Jewish conservative activist Liz Benichou is knocked to the ground during a confrontation with a student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

'I don't know what came over me': Vandal leaves apology on altar of Maronite church in Nahariya

"We are waiting for the police to investigate," said Father Yosef Yaakov, adding that it was too early to determine whether the vandalism was motivated by religious hatred.

Lebanese Maronite prayer hall vandalized in Nahariya.

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

Hundreds of protesters participated in a rally against Israelis on Phuket Island. In September, the protest leader led a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok.

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”

Bazan petitions Haifa Municipality: Hearing postponed indefinitely

The oil refineries company filed a petition against the Haifa Municipality demanding the renewal of business licenses.

Damage caused by interceptions during the latest barrage from Iran, March 19, 2026.

Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London

The demonstration was organized by the activist group Defend Our Juries, which is campaigning against the British government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action.

An activist is arrested as protestors defy the proscription of Palestine Action by holding illegal placards at American Embassy (US Embassy) on October 31, 2026 in London, England.

Elderly Haifa falafel stand owner beaten on way to work, two suspected attackers arrested

According to George Abu Shakara, the two suspects began following him as he walked to his falafel shop, beating him with a stick and striking and kicking him after they caught up with him.

George Abu Shakara, 76, was attacked on his way to work at a falafel stand he owns in Haifa on October 31, 2026.

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital

Belleville police said Thursday that officer Jeff Smith was making progress in his recovery. Smith and his family were grateful for the support they had received from the community and beyond.

Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

UK police warn of arrests ahead of Palestine Action protest at US Embassy

A police commander warned that those who help organize the demonstration, give instructions, or provide logistical support could be arrested and charged with offenses under the Terrorism Act.

People hold placards and Palestinian flags on the day of a pro-Palestinian protest march through the city to mark the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, in London, Britain, October 10, 2026.

French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple

Patrick O’Brien, 60, told an Australian Jewish couple it was a shame Hitler hadn’t finished the job, then threatened to shoot the wife. Jewish groups say the sentence is too lenient.

Patrick O'Brien, an Irish man who was filmed confronting a Jewish couple in a supermarket in Avignon, France in August.