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.
Americans tune out news as social media becomes main source of information, Pew finds
Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe
Israel marks national day of commemoration for Yemenite Jewish aliyah
Israel's cyber industry funding hit new records in 2025
The funding has reached $4.4 billion across 130 funding rounds, with American venture capitalists leading the way
Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: ‘Nothing prepares you for horror’ of torture in captivity
"They would hang me by my wrists, and start beating me with a stick and using even harsher methods of torture and saying, 'I want something new,'" said Tsurkov.
Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade
One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.
From theme parks to UAVs: Massivit 3D joins Israel’s defense pivot
After over a decade of civilian production, Massivit 3D realized that its printing process lends itself to aircraft production.
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."