Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

Mohammad Barakeh attends a press conference at the protest tent of the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel, in front of the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on November 3, 2019.

Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say

A member of a northern Israeli community's emergency response squad; illustrative.

'We are being abandoned': Northern Israel emergency response squads denounce reduced mobilization

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Haifa man sentenced to over eight years in prison for providing information to foreign agent


State of Israel sues four terrorists who kidnapped, murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984

The four terrorists, who were then residents of Baka al-Gharbiya, kidnapped Tamam in August 1984 while he was waiting for a ride near Netanya.

Judge in court (illustration)

Final suspect in 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson case indicted by Australian police

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Australian officials have claimed the attack was one of two incidents carried out at Iran’s behest, leading to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.

PEOPLE PASS the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025.

Haifa court stops auction of yellow star, Holocaust-era documents

Yad Ezer La-Haver operates the Holocaust Museum in Haifa and manages the shelter that provides lodging and food for tens of Holocaust survivors.

The Holocaust-era items sold at the auction.

Israeli tourist arrested for attempted murder after triple stabbing outside Ayia Napa nightclub

A local youth and two security guards were stabbed during the brawl, which occured outside of a nightclub on Louka Louka Street in the resort town of Ayia Napa at around 04:30 a.m.

Tourists enjoy at the beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, October 5, 2024.

San Diego man charged with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists

The accused has been a long-time public supporter of the terrorist organization, and is alleged to have funneled $600,00 through Hamas charities and cryptocurrency transfers directly to its members.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Hind Rajab Foundation demands US arrests dual citizen IDF veteran at World Cup match

The Hind Rajab Foundation, whose director is affiliated with Hezbollah, filed a criminal complaint against a veteran while he was in Sri Lanka on vacation.

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Turkish Global Sumud Flotilla activists announce new Gaza mission

Organizer Behesti Ismail Songur said preparations are underway for a larger flotilla with broader international participation in the coming months.

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, gather at a port before their departure in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Active senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing

The player's father was also summoned to provide testimony. At this stage, however, he is not considered a suspect.

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250806AVS01  File Size: 4999 KB  caption (en): General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 6, 2025.

Haifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released

Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Jada Basul found there was reasonable suspicion that a crime had been committed, but ruled there was no justification for keeping Amir Maron in custody.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets

The Israeli aircraft was safely escorted through Hungarian airspace by the NATO jets before continuing toward Austria.

Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.