Yanir Yagna

Yanir Yagna is a reporter for Walla.


Israeli security forces from the Kfir Brigade during a military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, on March 12, 2025.

We’ve seen Hamas loot, fire at civilians seeking aid, IDF commander in Gaza says

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz attend a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this month. Now is not the time to rush headlong into a ceasefire with Hamas, the writer argues.

'It is his right, duty to express his opinion': Katz defends Zamir in response to PM's son

Demonstrators protest, calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 26, 2025

'Chose the side of Israel': Arad mayor bans performances from artists who signed anti-war petition


The Feuerstein Institute is opening a new rehabilitation center in Beersheba

The Feuerstein Institute is expanding and opening a new rehabilitation center for head injuries and post-trauma in the capital of the Negev.

The Feuerstein Institute

Kibbutz Nir Oz launches first housing project since October 7 massacre

The new development is the first to be built in the kibbutz since the October 7 attacks. It will house residents who have chosen to return despite the kibbutz not yet being fully rehabilitated.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 19, 2023.

Fallen teen hero from Nahal Oz to posthumously receive Civilian Medal of Valor

“We embrace Tomer’s family, the wounded, and the bereaved families, and continue to pray for the return of Omri Miran and all 49 hostages still being held," said Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

 Dikla Arava and Tomer Eliaz Arava

Rachel Edri, whose quick thinking saved her and her husband on Oct. 7, returns home to Ofakim

Edri has become a worldwide symbol of remarkable resourcefulness in the face of terror, as she spoke to terrorists and gained their trust, allowing police to rescue her and her husband.

 Rachel Edri attends a ceremony in honor of torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report

These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

'Traitor!': Protesters boo Democrats chair Yair Golan at Beersheba conference

At the event, far-right Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen led protesters in yelling "traitor" at Golan in an attempt to disrupt the speech. 

Democrats chair Yair Golan addresses the Sderot Society and Education conference in Beersheba, May 27, 2025.

Indictment filed against man who crossed into Gaza as a minor

After IDF soldiers urged him to get down and explained the danger, the defendant agreed to come down from the electricity pole and leave the scene.

 View of cars destroyed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre and the Erez border crossing at the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, January 4, 2024.

'Died of a broken heart': Tamar Kutz, one of the founders of Kfar Aza, dies at 82

Tamar's husband, Benny, accompanied her until her last day. The two, veterans and leaders of the kibbutz, lived there their entire adult lives, and raised their children there.

 A photo of Tamar Kutz next to a picture of her son and his family that were brutally murdered in Kfar Aza on October 7.

Sirens sound across Israel as Israel takes second place in Eurovision

Saturday night's sirens came after the IDF struck two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen that were used to transfer weapons.

 Ultra Orthodox Jews celebrating the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer run to a public shelter as a siren alerts of incoming missile attack, in Bnei Brak on May 15, 2025.

Edan Alexander release: Israelis disappointed gov't can't free its own citizens

"I’m shocked and fearful for the fate of Israel, which under a terrible government has lost control over its destiny," Yonatan Shamriz, brother of slain hostage Alon, said.

(Illustrative) Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and US President Donald Trump.