Efrat Forsher

Efrat Forsher is the police reporter for Walla and also covers the Israel Prisons Service and the Fire and Rescue Authority. 


National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Ben-Gvir backs, promotes YAMAS West Bank chief while undercover officers face ongoing investigation

An iron rod embedded in the windshield of an Israeli car in the northern West Bank, November 29, 2025.

IDF pursues terrorist who threw iron rod at Israeli car in West Bank, driver not physically injured

Section of the security fence collapsed in Hebron area of the West Bank due to flooding, November 25, 2025.

Flooding collapses West Bank security fence section near Hebron, causing security breach risk


Bank Mizrahi CEO gives testimony as part of Histadrut labor federation corruption probe

According to the report, police are examining suspicions that Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David and the owner of a major insurance company sought to install an associate on the board of Bank Yahav.

Moshe Larry, CEO of Bank Mizrahi Tefahot seen after a meeting with Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron in Tel Aviv, June 20, 2023

Justice Ministry publishes list of terrorists to be released in hostage exchange

The Justice Ministry released the list of terrorists set to be freed as part of the agreement to secure the return of the hostages on Friday.

Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.

Police chase, shoot east Jerusalem suspect in possession of gun, likely criminal in nature

Israel Police shot and wounded a 28-year-old eastern Jerusalem resident after he fled officers during a chase in Silwan. The case appears criminal.

A pistol belonging to an east Jerusalem resident shot by Israel Police in Silwan, east Jerusalem, October 7, 2025.

IDF soldier killed in accidental shooting by friend, police officer charged

The soldier was critically wounded from the accidental shot, and succumbed to his wounds overnight on Monday. 

A memorial candle

Jerusalem of wine and gold: I went out for 24 intoxicating hours of vacation

A new collaboration between the Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem and Jerusalem Wineries will guarantee you 24 hours of intoxication. At least.

Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem

Shin Bet details explosive UAV plot to assassinate national security minister

Shin Bet announced the arrest of the cell on Wednesday, with additional details found during the investigation and questioning being published on Thursday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025

Rabbi Leo Dee detained for putting on tefillin on Temple Mount on wedding day

On April 7, 2023, Rabbi Leo Dee lost his wife and two daughters in a terror attack.

 Rabbi Leo Dee (L) with his fiance Aliza Teplitsky.

Jerusalem man arrested for painting 'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' graffiti in the Holy Sepulchre

This comes just weeks after the same graffiti was found sprayed on the Western Wall, with many Israeli sites linking the two events.

'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' is seen sprayed on the wall of the Great Synagogue in central Jerusalem, on August 11, 2025

Restrictions against 'Qatargate' suspect Yonatan Urich lifted, contact allowed with Netanyahu

Judge Mizrahi sharply criticized the police, writing that in his view, Urich is not a state employee and therefore cannot be suspected of bribery.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Five years on the run: Israel Police catch Palestinian suspect in rape of Polish tourist

The 30-year-old suspect was detained and brought in for questioning at the Etzion police station in the West Bank.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.