Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

People stand next to a destroyed tank, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Druze religious council submits evidence to UN on genocide, systematic attacks against Syrian Druze

Michael Smuss, last survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, dies at 99, October 23, 2025.

Last Warsaw Ghetto Uprising survivor Michael Smuss dies at 99

 Moti Maman, 73, accused of visit Iran twice and being in contact with Iranian intelligence, arrives for a court hearing at the court in Beersheba, September 19, 2024.

Israeli spy for Iran, Moti Maman, petitions court after moshav rejects his residency


IDF Brig.-Gen. reassures northern communities after Lebanese civilians approach Israeli border

Lebanese individuals, allegedly civilians, were seen approaching up to 80 meters from the border with Israel.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work

Israeli tourists on Koh Phangan face arrests and scrutiny as Thai authorities clamp down on visa abuse and illegal business activity linked to foreign nationals.

 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

Young Israeli woman suspected of burglarizing homes in Los Angeles

Adva Lavie, 27, is suspected of robbing older men's homes after posing as a companion on social media.

Sheriff's notice of suspect Adva Lavie

Global Sumud Flotilla activist sentenced to 10 days in prison after assaulting guard

The activist was fined 10,000 shekels and given a suspended fine of 5,000 shekels for three years. Seven detainees from the flotilla remain in Israel as of Friday.

FILE PHOTO: Crew interacts from aboard a boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as it sails off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.

Five Israeli tourists in Vietnam trapped in tropical storms

One Israeli couple stayed in a hostel, where the first floor was flooded, and are now on the building's second floor with limited access to food and water.

Halong Bay, Hanoi, Vietnam

Authorities arrest 'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev upon arrival in Batumi, Georgia

The grounds for his arrest are still unknown, even to his attorneys.

Screenshot of Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, in his documentary series on Free TV.

UK rejects pro-Palestinian orgs. request to arrest Herzog during his visit to the country

The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dismissed the request outright, stating there was “insufficient admissible evidence.”

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Israel's President Isaac Herzog to 10 Downing Street London, London, Sept. 10, 2025.

Spanish chess tournament bans Israeli flags, global body overrules

A ban on Israeli flags at a Spanish chess tournament brings Israeli chess player Erez Kupervaser back to Oct. 7 and memories of his sister who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at Nova music festival.

Chess players from Russia and Israel play at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2025.

Dentist accused of importing cocaine faces extended detention in Haifa

Police say new developments support further questioning; defense argues the seized powder is not pure cocaine.

A line of cocaine is seen being snorted through a rolled up dollar.

Three killed in separate criminal shootings across country, Israel Police says

A spike in violence left three people dead in separate incidents across Israel. Authorities are investigating links to organized crime and family disputes.

Police car at night