LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Leo Feierberg Better is an Aardvark Israel intern for The Jerusalem Post. Born in Sweden and raised in Boston, he will be studying political science at University of Massachusetts Amherst. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: ‘Nothing prepares you for horror’ of torture in captivity
Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade
From theme parks to UAVs: Massivit 3D joins Israel’s defense pivot
Armed drones continue to fly ahead, and so is the tech bringing them down - analysis
Several dozen c-UAS companies, both Israeli and international, took part in the recent UVID Drone conference in Tel Aviv last week, highlighting their technology
Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study
The inner ear tissue in pigeons, which contains “cells with highly sensitive electric sensors,” resembles that of sharks, which use it for hunting.
From drones to robot dogs, Israeli start-ups are reshaping emergency response
At Tel Aviv’s UVID conference, start-ups showed off hydrogen-powered cargo drones and agile robot dogs that map dangerous spaces and aid rescue missions.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces intensifying criticism after girlfriend reportedly used FBI jet
In previous months, Patel has come under fire for seemingly allowing his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, to use an official FBI airplane to travel to her shows.
Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica
Aid provided by the six organizations includes a wide range of help, from providing food and water to maintaining educational centers for children unable to attend school.
Faith post-Gaza captivity: Former hostages visit Rebbe’s New York grave
“Until now, our families prayed here for us to come home," said former hostage Matan Angrest. "Today, I came only to say thank you."
Sigd celebrations bring thousands of Ethiopian Israelis to Jerusalem
Sigd is a time to honor the memory of the thousands of Ethiopian Jews who died on the way to Israel.
Israeli high-tech company aims to replace manual cyber compliance with AI
Current methods most companies use to ensure compliance with laws and regulations are slow and ineffective, often relying on older technology such as spreadsheets and manual collection.
Elbit Systems to upgrade Israel's Merkava tanks in $200m. Defense Ministry deal
Elbit Systems secured a $210m MOD contract to upgrade Merkava tanks with renewed electronics, AI-enhanced sights, spare parts, and long-term support.
Jeffrey Epstein scandal: Email leaks, unreleased files mobilizing the House - explainer
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is back in the public eye as congressmen try to force the DOJ to release case files. Here's what you need to know.