Uri Sela

Uri Sela is the education and Tel Aviv reporter for Walla, where he has worked since 2020.


EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch attends a Knesset committee meeting earlier this month. The Education and Science and Technology Ministries should take action to make higher education more accessible, the writer argues.

Israel to reprimand educators who publicly call to end Gaza war, minister warns

Bar and Mor Godard, daughters of Meni Godard, and Doron Zexxer, Israeli host father of Edan Alexander, outside the home of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, August 24, 2025.

WATCH: Hostage families demonstrate outside homes of cabinet ministers calling for a deal now

Israelis demonstrate on Ayalon Highway for an immediate hostage deal, August 22, 2025.

WATCH: Activists block main Tel Aviv highway, set Shabbat table on fire in protest for a Gaza deal


IDF, Shin Bet kill terrorist responsible for kidnapping Yarden Bibas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7

The IDF and Shin Bet killed Najjar on August 10, publishing the confirmation on Tuesday.

Hamas terrorist Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar (L) kidnapping Yarden Bibas (center) from Kibbutz Nir Oz, October 7, 2023.

Activists light bonfire outside Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters

This comes as part of the protests held nationwide, including a strike.

Protesters are seen lighting a bonfire outside Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv during a massive nationwide protest, on August 17, 2025.

WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

Hostage Matan Zangauker pleads for help in a new Hamas video, detailing abuse, illness, and abandonment while urging Israelis to protest for his release.

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker in a new video released by the Zangauker family.

'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide protests for hostage deal

Several major highways across Israel, including Highway 1 and the Ra'anana Junction, were blocked by protesters as the nationwide day of solidarity in support of the Gaza hostages commenced.

An Israeli flag displaying photos of the remaining hostages was unfurled at Hostages Square on August 17, 2025, at 6:29 a.m.

Gaza hostages Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski lost 50% of body weight, medical report says

The report is based on recent documentation, which includes images of David and Braslavski showing extreme malnutrition as well as testimonies and medical data from survivors.

Evyatar David (L), Rom Braslavski.

'Impossible to breathe': Hostage families protest in Tel Aviv after weekend of harrowing videos

Over the weekend, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad released videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski; both appeared to be in grave physical condition.

Families of hostages held in Gaza and former hostages protest at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israelis held by Hamas, August 2, 2025.

Israeli university presidents call on Netanyahu to address Gaza hunger crisis

The university heads of Tel Aviv, Hebrew, Open University, Weizmann Institute, and Technion urged the IDF to intensify efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

WATCH: Hostage mother critiques Gaza deal: 'A cruel selection process' but roadmap to future deals

"If it is implemented, it will be possible to move forward toward a comprehensive agreement that will bring everyone home and end the war, as President Trump has said."

 Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage, Matan Zangauker, speaks at press conference on Begin Road, July 5, 2025.

600 days into the war, hostages testimonies aren't moving needle on a deal

The hostages who have come forward with their testimonies have shown incredible bravery, but official talks between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly stalled.

 A RALLY for the release of Gaza captives takes place at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv.

Former hostage Liri Albag detained at JFK, 'still listed as a hostage' in American systems

Liri Albag was taken in for questioning due to her status in American systems claiming that she was still being held hostage.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Liri Albag is reunited with loved ones at Bellinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on Saturday.