Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

An activist is arrested as protestors defy the proscription of Palestine Action by holding illegal placards at American Embassy (US Embassy) on October 31, 2026 in London, England.

Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London

George Abu Shakara, 76, was attacked on his way to work at a falafel stand he owns in Haifa on October 31, 2026.

Elderly Haifa falafel stand owner beaten on way to work, two suspected attackers arrested

Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital


Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

UK police warn of arrests ahead of Palestine Action protest at US Embassy

A police commander warned that those who help organize the demonstration, give instructions, or provide logistical support could be arrested and charged with offenses under the Terrorism Act.

People hold placards and Palestinian flags on the day of a pro-Palestinian protest march through the city to mark the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, in London, Britain, October 10, 2026.

French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple

Patrick O’Brien, 60, told an Australian Jewish couple it was a shame Hitler hadn’t finished the job, then threatened to shoot the wife. Jewish groups say the sentence is too lenient.

Patrick O'Brien, an Irish man who was filmed confronting a Jewish couple in a supermarket in Avignon, France in August.

Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues

The decision follows a series of raids conducted in early October by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI), police, tax authorities, and other government agencies.

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the head of Chabad in Thailand.

Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation

According to The Daily Telegraph, after his release on bail, Cyril was arrested by Australian immigration authorities on suspicion of remaining in the country beyond the expiration of his visa.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Iran expert says second Israeli election would be ‘the best thing' that could happen to Tehran

Iran fears Netanyahu more than his rivals because, in Tehran’s eyes, a leader in politics for 30 years looks like one of its own, says INSS expert.

People burn the flags of the US and Israel in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Following protest: NYPD backs out of deal with Israeli company

The New York Police Department has backed away from its intention to award a contract of about $750,000 to the Israeli company Cognyte to develop cell phone tracking and location capabilities.

New York police outside CNN headquarters in New York, USA, October 24, 2018.

Channel 14 reporter verbally assaulted, harassed while covering voting in Haifa

According to Tobi, a man approached her closely, touched her filming equipment, and disrupted her broadcast, claiming that she was filming people in the background.

A Channel 14 reporter covering the election in Haifa after being harrassed and verbally assaulted.

Police lift road closures following fires, floods across Israel

Police also closed Route 6, Route 444, and all roads to and from Eilat, as well as multiple roads in southern Israel, until further notice due to the risk of flash flooding and forest fires.

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near the Ben Shemen Interchange along Highway 6, central Israel, August 4, 2026.

Israeli man arrested in Thailand on suspicion of drugging women, secretly filming sex

Police said the suspect did not have regular employment and spent most of his time at home, but had enough money to support himself.

Tourist police sit next to each other on Pattaya Beach in Pattaya on September 2, 2026