ANOUK CARTER-DORF

Anouk Carter-Dorf is an Aardvark Israel intern for The Jerusalem Post. She grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and plans to pursue an education in Neuroscience and Journalism. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, writing, reading, and being active. She can be reached at anoukjcd@gmail.com.


Col. Asaf Hamami

The first to declare war: Who was deceased Gaza hostage Col. Asaf Hamami? - explainer

‘Dancing in Hell’ by Eliyah Goldwicht, inspired by Edith Eger’s book ‘The Choice.’

‘Fragments’: An Oct. 7 exhibition of grief, resilience, and the will to keep dancing - review

 An illustrative image of Telegram.

UK COVID denier convicted of terrorism after posting encouragement for violent uprising


Who was Gaza hostage Sahar Baruch, killed during failed IDF rescue mission? - explainer

Baruch, a talented chess player and anime fan, lived in Kibbutz Be’eri and had just returned from his big trip to South America before the October 7 massacre.

Slain Gaza hostage Sahar Baruch

From witness to suspect: 911 callers with low emotion may become suspects in their cases - study

A peer-reviewed study, done through Cornell University, reveals how callers who fail to evoke expected levels of anxiety and emotion can become primary suspects in the very case they reported.

Police at the scene where a woman found buried in yard of house in Hadera, April 28, 2025; illustrative.

Cautiously optimistic: What Jerusalemites think of the Gaza hostage deal

How does your average Israeli see this deal? To find out, we asked people on the streets of Jerusalem for their opinion.

Donald Trump is the man of the hour for many, with this Jerusalem ‘kippah’ stand featuring many options to thank the US president via headgear.

Light shining beyond the grave: Who is deceased Gaza hostage Yossi Sharabi?

Yossi Sharabi, 53, was known as a loving and dedicated father and husband. Always a protector, Yossi defended his family till the last moment and cared for teenaged hostages while in captivity.  

 Yossi Sharabi who was kidnapped to Gaza

Majdal Shams tennis court becomes symbol of hope one year after deadly Hezbollah attack

The Israel Tennis and Education Center (ITEC) family hosted a festive event on the grounds of the tennis court in order to celebrate its integration as an official branch of the organization.

Madal Shams children participating in a tennis activity led by ITEC during the event.

Music from another dimension: Tuval Haim honors slain hostage brother with new album, show

Achim (Brothers) is a nine-song project that communicates messages of growth, pain, and maintaining hope in the face of hardship. 

TUVAL HAIM

PMW warns UN: Palestinian statehood without PA reform would empower more terrorism

The report claims that the PA’s responses to the killing of Jews and Israelis have set a precedent that normalizes and encourages violence and terror.

 Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas against backdrop of October 7 destruction and Palestinian flag. (illustration)

No. 10: Assaf Rappaport, Yinon Costica, Roy Reznik, Ami Luttwak: Founders of Wiz

The immense success of Wiz, wholly attributed to its innovative, passionate, and creative founders, marks a point of solidarity and strength in a time of fear and uncertainty for Israel.

Wiz founder.

No. 30: Dani Naveh and Andrew Hutter: Leaders of Israel Bonds

For Israel, a country that has fought 11 wars since it declared independence, access to funding has been a lifeline for survival.

Dani Naveh and Andrew Hutter

No. 38: Joshua Shemer, Shali Mazaki-Tovi: Bringing innovation to healthcare

Assuta's Joshua (Shuki) Shemer and Sheba's Shali Mazaki-Tovi are at the forefront of Israel's medical innovation.

(L-R): Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Joshua Shemer