Uri Sela

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


Protesters are seen lighting a bonfire outside Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv during a massive nationwide protest, on August 17, 2025.

Activists light bonfire outside Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker in a new video released by the Zangauker family.

WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

An Israeli flag displaying photos of the remaining hostages was unfurled at Hostages Square on August 17, 2025, at 6:29 a.m.

'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide protests for hostage deal


Gaza hostages Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski lost 50% of body weight, medical report says

The report is based on recent documentation, which includes images of David and Braslavski showing extreme malnutrition as well as testimonies and medical data from survivors.

Evyatar David (L), Rom Braslavski.

'Impossible to breathe': Hostage families protest in Tel Aviv after weekend of harrowing videos

Over the weekend, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad released videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski; both appeared to be in grave physical condition.

Families of hostages held in Gaza and former hostages protest at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israelis held by Hamas, August 2, 2025.

Israeli university presidents call on Netanyahu to address Gaza hunger crisis

The university heads of Tel Aviv, Hebrew, Open University, Weizmann Institute, and Technion urged the IDF to intensify efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

WATCH: Hostage mother critiques Gaza deal: 'A cruel selection process' but roadmap to future deals

"If it is implemented, it will be possible to move forward toward a comprehensive agreement that will bring everyone home and end the war, as President Trump has said."

 Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage, Matan Zangauker, speaks at press conference on Begin Road, July 5, 2025.

600 days into the war, hostages testimonies aren't moving needle on a deal

The hostages who have come forward with their testimonies have shown incredible bravery, but official talks between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly stalled.

 A RALLY for the release of Gaza captives takes place at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv.

Former hostage Liri Albag detained at JFK, 'still listed as a hostage' in American systems

Liri Albag was taken in for questioning due to her status in American systems claiming that she was still being held hostage.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Liri Albag is reunited with loved ones at Bellinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on Saturday.

Blackstone president Jonathan Gray donates $125 million to Tel Aviv University

This donation, the largest in the history of the university, will fund the development of new facilities and scholarships for the School of Health and Medical Sciences.

 Jonathan Gray and his wife Mindy have made the largest donation in Tel Aviv University's history.

'You have no mandate': Hundreds protest against government outside Knesset

Israel Police emphasized that the right to protest is protected, but only when public order and the law are upheld.

 Protesters spontaneously swarm to Jerusalem and march from Gesher Hameytarim towards the government complex, in calls for elections for the end of the war and for the release of the hostages.

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert to PM: 'Invite me to the cabinet, look me in the eyes'

"For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten. Of those days, I spent 197 days alone, almost losing my sanity."

 L to R: Liri Albag, Omer Wenkert, and Gadi Moses.

Six-week-old baby hospitalized with severe injuries, parents suspected of abuse

The baby was found to have multiple fractures, including broken ribs, an arm, and a leg, as well as brain and eye hemorrhages (brain and eye bleeds).

 View of the new Neonatal intensive care unit in the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem on February 24, 2014.