Yanir Yagna

Yanir Yagna is a reporter for Walla .

Four-year-old Yuval Kogan in an undated picture.

Shin Bet joins Israel Police in searching for missing child last seen on Ashkelon beach

Will Sderot's new tech hub lure developers away from central Israel?

Who is eligible to be accepted into Sderot’s "tech neighborhood"?

A rare box jellyfish, the Red Sea, July 2026

Rare box jellyfish spotted in Red Sea waters


Israel Police arrest IDF reservist under suspicion of illegal weapon possession, arms trafficking

A special investigative team was established in recent weeks after intelligence raised suspicions that an active reservist was involved in weapons trafficking.

Israel Police seize a sniper and Kalashnikov rifle, along with ammunition, from the home of an IDF reservist accused of arms trafficking, published July 3, 2026.

Smotrich cancels visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following opposition by hostages' families, residents

During an interview for Nadav Perry's podcast on Sunday, Smotrich claimed a critical role in how the war played out and in bringing back the hostages from Gaza.

Bezalel Smotrich.

Israel Police arrest two for cross-border smuggling in massive drug bust near Egyptian border

The two are expected to be charged under the new offense of violating the state's sovereignty at the borders, an offense never before used in the Southern District.

 View of road 10, on the border with Egypt, April 7, 2023.

Police seize stolen IDF shoulder-mounted anti-tank rocket launcher from criminal in South

Negev District police found a stolen M72 LAW anti-tank launcher and flammable materials inside a vehicle allegedly linked to criminal activity in Tel Sheva.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev

The demonstration came in the wake of comments made the previous day by Ben-Gvir, saying that he would continue demolishing “more and more and more illegally built homes in the Negev.

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

Armed reserve veteran suffering from PTSD safely disarmed after standoff in Netivot home

Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Ariel Morzhanov, who handled terrorist negotiations on October 7, arrived at the scene to manage dialogue and de-escalate the situation.

Israeli police stand near a dust cloud kicked up by a departing helicopter after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement began between Israel and Hamas on January 19, 2025 near the Gaza border near Re'im, Southern Israel.

The Dimona mayor’s ultimatum to the Ministry of Finance

Benny Biton, Mayor of Dimona and Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities: "Every apartment built today represents a loss of NIS 5,000 for the local authority."

Eran Rolls, Chairman of the Israeli Building Center

Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action

Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Vast majority of Gaza border residents support creating Oct. 7 national day of remembrance - poll

In addition, 71% support establishing a permanent public participation mechanism involving residents, families, survivors, and representatives of affected communities as a binding legal requirement.

An Israeli D9 bulldozer manoeuvres near the border with Gaza, in Israel, March 10, 2025.

Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say

No details on the names of the officials or their positions were given by the police. 

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.