TAL SHALEV

Tal Shalev has been the political correspondent and commentator for Walla! NEWS since 2016.

Previously, Shalev served as the political correspondent for the international news channel i24news and held editing positions at Walla! And Haaretz.

In addition to her work, she regularly lectures on Israeli politics and government to English-speaking groups visiting Israel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen over posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, June 20, 2025.

Netanyahu conducts an orchestra while Israel’s leaderless opposition misses every beat - analysis

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report


Netanyahu thanks Trump for message calling to end trial, says he looks forward to collaboration

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid told Ynet that Trump should not interfere in Israel’s legal affairs.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 28, 2025.

Netanyahu using Iran tension, threats to try and stop Knesset dispersion vote

The vote to dissolve the Knesset is expected to happen around 10 p.m. after opposition party heads unanimously agreed to vote on the issue.

(L-R): Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over the backdrop of an explosion in Iran (illustrative)

Ultra-orthodox ultimatum pressures Netanyahu over military draft crisis - explainer

Seven weeks remain in the Knesset’s summer session. Amid the crisis, the opposition plans to place bills to dissolve the Knesset on the plenary agenda for next Wednesday.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf seen in Jerusalem, September 27, 2023

Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.

Gov't to discuss Oct. 7 security failure probe ahead of court deadline

In December, the court instructed the government to discuss creating a state commission of inquiry within 60 days.

 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

PM Netanyahu’s bodyguards wear masks at ceremonies fearing arrests abroad

At various Independence Day ceremonies, close-up shots of soldiers were also avoided due to similar concerns.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security guards with masks on their faces, May 1, 2025.

Soldiers at annual Herzog ceremony remain anonymous due to fears of int'l prosecution

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion has ordered that preparations be made for a postponed Independence Day ceremony during the day.

  Former hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

Netanyahu removes Nevatim Airport bill from agenda after opposition from security forces

Before reaching the plenum, the bill was also meant to undergo another discussion in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

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Ronen Bar to clarify warnings about Netanyahu to closed session of Knesset on Wednesday

"We cannot ignore the grave letter from the head of the Shin Bet. Summon him immediately to present his claims.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Bill regulating use of cannabis for medical purposes passes in Knesset preliminary reading

37 MKs supported the proposal submitted by MK Moshe Passal, and 20 opposed it. 

 AN EMPLOYEE CUTS cannabis buds in a laboratory in Vienna.