Uri Sela

Uri Sela is the education and Tel Aviv reporter for Walla , where he has worked since 2020.

Nochi Dankner during an interview with Walla!NEWS24 in February 2020

Insolvency order against Nochi Dankner

A PRESS conference marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, June 25, 2026.

October Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiry

Shufersal

Drama at Shufersal: Former CEO sues the chain for millions


Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters

The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.

 Haim Sirotkin, driver who is suspected of running over protesters last night during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2024.

High Court rules Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee

The ruling was issued after the Minister of Justice refused to convene the committee for about a year and a half due to the lack of a broad consensus regarding the selection of candidates. 

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

Two Druze Remembrance Day ceremony attendees accuse gov't of 'baseless promises, destroying homes'

“The Druze have fought for the state, and will continue to fight for their rights in their country," Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif said. “The state must carry the burden of proof and action."

 Druze community military ceremony in Usfiya

IDF officers charged with embezzling millions, laundering funds via crypto

The officers committed these offenses during the course of their work in classified IDF units. Most of the stolen sums and bribes were laundered by the defendants using cryptocurrency.

Crypto Market.

Beersheba Family Court approves Iris Haim to use sperm of slain hostage son to have child

Iris Haim submitted the request several months ago - and argued that her son, Yotam Haim “saw bringing children into the world as the fulfillment of a significant personal dream."

Iris Haim and members of the "Shover Shivion" organization hold a press conference in Tel Aviv presening a new agreed proposal by Likud Central Committee members and protest-aligned academics to establish a commission of inquiry into the October 7 events. February 23, 2026.

Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits

Demonstrators carried signs reading “We must stop” and “Bibi will kill us all,” while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.

Israelis protest against the war in Jerusalem during the war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, April 4, 2026.

'Helplessness, uncontrollable fear': Romi Gonen shares how Iran war brings back Gaza trauma

“Notice the people outside who need help,” she wrote. “The siren caught me twice on the road, and it immediately threw me back into helplessness and uncontrollable fear.”

Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks to Channel 12's "Uvda" about her experiences in Hamas's terror captivity, December 25, 2025.

Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories

“We will live with captivity for the rest of our lives," former hostage Luis Har said.

Luis Har.

How will revoking fraud, breach of trust offenses change Netanyahu's trial? - explainer

"This law is highly problematic and will not achieve its intended results," said Professor Barak Medina of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

Attorney-General to High Court: Ben-Gvir abusing authority, Netanyahu must explain inaction

Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments.

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir