Efrat Forsher

Efrat Forsher is the police reporter for Walla and also covers the Israel Prisons Service and the Fire and Rescue Authority. 


 Sgt. Igor Pivnev.

‘Now you are free’: Sergeant who killed Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 takes own life

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Judge rejects 'Qatargate' suspect's appeal against extended detention

  Massive wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations, shuts down Highway 1

Drivers trapped, forced to abandon vehicles on Highway 1 due to massive wildfire


Police arrest mayor of Harish suspected of sexual offenses

According to allegations, Yitzhak Keshet sexually assaulted and harmed several women, some of whom worked with him in the municipality, exploiting his position of power. 

 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.

Shin Bet official suspected of leaking classified documents released to house arrest - report

The Police Investigation Department requested to release the Shin Bet official to house arrest.

 Person holding smartphone with logo of the Shin Bet (illustrative)

Qatargate suspect Eli Feldstein summoned for questioning at National Crime Unit offices

Jonathan Urich is expected to be released to house arrest tomorrow, and the investigation of the two will continue. Communications adviser Israel Einhorn is also wanted for questioning.

 ELI FELDSTEIN, seen after a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court in January 2025, when he was accused of leaking classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site

Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025.

Crowd of masked men set Duma houses alight, injure several Palestinians

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police personnel arrived at the scene, causing the masked men to flee.

 View of cars and a house of Palestinians that was burned during the night by unknown attackers, in the village of Duma, in the West Bank, May 12, 2024; illustrative.

Protester allegedly commits indecent act against Border Police officer in Jerusalem protest

The alleged act occurred while a female police officer was attempting to forcibly remove protesters who were blocking the road by sitting on the floor.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

A-G, State Attorney order investigation into Sara Netanyahu over obstruction of justice

The A-G instructed Police Investigations Unit Lahav 433 to open an investigation without naming Sara Netanyahu or other people involved.

(L-R) Sara Netanyahu and A-G Gali Baharav-Miara seen in front of the Lahav 433 headquarters

'Every plane at risk': Jewish leaders warn of Oct. 7-like scenario in West Bank

Head of councils in the West Bank sent a letter demanding a shift in the strategic approach regarding the West Bank.

 A man walks with a weapon, amid clashes between Palestinian security forces and terrorists, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 15, 2024.

Ben-Gvir dismisses accusations of Cmdr. Moalem, calls them 'politically motivated'

Ben-Gvir is considering freezing appointments for the Israeli Police amid the investigation with Cmdr. Avishai Moalem, who was up for promotion.

 tamar Ben Gvir

One year later, how did Ben-Gvir's gun reform impact Israel? - analysis

In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024