Yoav Etiel

Yoav Etiel is a journalist and reporter for Walla.

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.

Motive behind Ontario synagogue shooting attack not yet determined by Canadian police

Rescue teams descend into ravine near Bohinj area of northwestern Slovenia to locate Israeli father and son who had fallen during a hiking accident.

Israeli father killed in Slovenia while rescuing seven-year-old son from ravine fall

Istanbul police chief, Selami Yildiz, speaks during a press conference Friday, 18th September 2026

'Mossad Network': Turkish media links $3 billion fraud ring to Israel's intelligence agency


Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military

According to the report, the man, who was born in Ukraine but is an Israeli citizen who has lived in Israel for many years, was detained during a document check.

Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Nine Israelis arrested as Turkey probes $3 b. international fraud network

Turkish prosecutors say a global investment fraud network operating from Turkey was allegedly managed by Israeli citizens, and led to the arrest of nine Israelis.

A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016

Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home

Jewish protesters gather outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home after a spike in antisemitism in the city over the Summer.

Rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City Sunday, 26th July 2026

Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer

Dean Mor admitted to the charges against him, but claimed that he had felt threatened both at the church and by the officer at the police station.

Israeli Arab Christians take part in a procession in Haifa Sunday, 11th May 2014

'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries

Anutin did not explicitly mention Israel or a Jewish cemetery. However, his remarks came just days after a highly publicized controversy surrounding a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao Province.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attends a press conference with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (not pictured) at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, during his official visit to the country, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

Former IDF soldier killed in paragliding accident during Colombia trip

Following the tragic news, the Chabad updates site reported that the city Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Vanunu, in close cooperation with the Israeli Embassy there, is working around the clock.

Illustrative: Paragliders run to take off from Bello, Antioquia department, Colombia on February 11, 2026.

In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue

The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.

The Wuppertal Synagogue.

Man charged with ramming gates of Brisbane synagogue released immediately after sentencing

No one was injured during the ramming, but a person standing behind the gate at the time spotted the vehicle and quickly moved out of its path just moments before the gate collapsed.

A police vehicle passes the Downing Centre Local and District Court, on the day of a hearing on an application in connection with the mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025

Milan rabbi attacked by three men while waiting for bus, police arrest one suspect

A 20-year-old Tunisian man was arrested on suspicion of "religiously motivated violence," while two other young men are suspected of involvement in the attack.

The Jewish Brigade and members of the Milan Jewish community during a parade celebrating Italy's Liberation Day on April 25, 2026.

From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air

Below lies a luxury hotel in the heart of Tbilisi, while above sits a mountain golf and spa resort. Connecting them is a private cable car transporting guests nearly lobby-to-lobby.

Within about ten minutes, travelers move from Freedom Square to the mountain resort.