Efrat Forsher

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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.

Netanyahu's former advisor questioned in Serbia over 'Qatargate,' classified documents affair

Deputy Commissioner Momi Meshulam is currently in Serbia conducting a legal deposition involving Srulik Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

 Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

Easy cash, false identities, and dating scams: Iran's method of recruiting Israelis

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.

 Iranians attend a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.