Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

Turkish-Israeli citizen Kloyda Medina Halfon attacked in an Istanbul mall, October 19, 2026.

'Terrorist in Istanbul!' Pro-Palestinian mob attacks Israeli-Turkish citizen Kloyda Medina in mall

A buff-breasted sandpiper in the northern Negev, over the weekend.

Rare bird spotted over weekend for only second time in Israel

A 61-year-old Israeli national known by the nickname "El Banquero" (The Banker) arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia.

Israeli national wanted in $16.7 million Dubai fraud case arrested in Colombia


Watchdog tracks over 1,300 posts blaming Jews, Israel for France riots

According to the study, the posts included conspiracy theories alongside calls for physical violence, expulsion, and extermination against Jews.

A demonstrator stands as flames rise behind them, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

Austrian Airlines confirms 'no danger' found on board Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria

The Israel Air Force has noted that the incident did not occur in or near Israeli airspace, and therefore they are not involved in the incident and were not required to act at this time.

An Airbus A320-214 (OE-LZB) from Austrian airlines is landing in Brussels Airport on July 29, 2022 in Zaventem, Belgium.

Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea

According to the organizers, the delays significantly narrowed the time remaining for the voyage, prompting a decision to postpone the attempt to reach Gaza until spring 2027.

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

Israeli man killed in motorcycle accident in southern Thailand, Foreign Ministry confirms

The precise circumstances of the accident have not yet been released, although neither news reports nor official ministry statements suggest foul play.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cancellation of Israeli dance performance at Madrid theater

The theater's director, Ruperto Merino, rejected demands to cancel the performances, saying decisions about the artistic program were based on professional, not political, considerations.

People hold anti-war placards during a protest to call for a ceasefire in Gaza to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Madrid, Spain, January 20, 2024; Illustrative.

Thai authorities inspect Chabad House in Chiang Mai, find no violations

The Chiang Mai inspection was presented by authorities as a routine enforcement visit, with no reports of search warrants or seized materials.

A passenger plane prepares to land at the airport as commuters drive on the road below on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai on April 2, 2026

Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters

The Joint List said MK Ofer Cassif intended to contact the Tel Aviv District police commander that evening to demand the swift arrest and prosecution of those involved.

An altercation between Otzma Yehudit affiliated activists and activists attending an event at the Joint List Hebrew-language headquarters, October 15, 2026.

WATCH: Washington Post photojournalist wounded in clash between Israelis, Palestinians in West Bank

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) condemned the attack in an X/Twitter post later on Friday, noting that the facts "remain unclear" and that "serious questions remain" regarding who is responsible.

A still image appearing to show Washington Post photojournalist Nadia Levine wounded in a hospital bed after reporting on a clash between extremist settlers and Palestinians near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport resumes normal operations following anonymous bomb threat on Delta flight

Passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft after an anonymous report was received claiming that a bomb was located in the plane's cargo hold.

Delta Air Lines.

Universal conscription, constitution plan: Liberman reveals requirements to form government

Lieberman said on Sunday that mandatory military or civilian service for all Israelis would be a nonnegotiable condition for joining a government, while proposing a constitution drafted by experts.

Israel Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman announced on Sunday his selection of candidates for his party's Knesset slate ahead of the upcoming deadline to submit lists before the October elections, September 6, 2026.