Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

Lebanese Maronite prayer hall vandalized in Nahariya.

'I don't know what came over me': Vandal leaves apology on altar of Maronite church in Nahariya

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

Damage caused by interceptions during the latest barrage from Iran, March 19, 2026.

Bazan petitions Haifa Municipality: Hearing postponed indefinitely


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

The demonstration was organized by the activist group Defend Our Juries, which is campaigning against the British government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action.

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.

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

According to George Abu Shakara, the two suspects began following him as he walked to his falafel shop, beating him with a stick and striking and kicking him after they caught up with him.

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

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

Belleville police said Thursday that officer Jeff Smith was making progress in his recovery. Smith and his family were grateful for the support they had received from the community and beyond.

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.

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.