ESTHER DAVIS
Esther Davis is an Aardvark Israel intern for The Jerusalem Post. Having grown up in Sydney and London, she will be studying English Literature at the University of Warwick. In her free time, she enjoys kickboxing, Krav Maga, hanging out with her three dogs, and crochet.
Living life as though he was running out of time: Who was Israeli-American Gaza hostage Itay Chen?
Fighting until his last breath: Who was deceased hostage Oz Daniel? - explainer
‘Fragments’: An Oct. 7 exhibition of grief, resilience, and the will to keep dancing - review
'Poking a finger in whole country’s eye': Haredi anti-draft protests frustrate Jerusalemites
Many Israelis felt haredim should have to draft, but adaptations should be made to allow them to continue to live an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle while in the army.
How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study
Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.
US calls on Iraq to disarm militias, what’s at stake? - analysis
With heavy pressure from two opposing forces, it remains to be seen what Iraq’s response to Rubio’s call for disarmament will be.
Researchers find genetic marker linked to suicide risk in bipolar patients
The researcher’s algorithim can spot if a person with Bipolar Disorder is at high risk of suicide based on physical differences in their genetic makeup.
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.
'Optimistic skepticism': Hostage square attendees on hostage release
The last remaining hostages in Gaza are set to be released Monday morning, eliciting mixed feelings in those awaiting them.
Looking at militia, terror groups from other places can show how Hamas can be disarmed - analysis
It’s important that the demilitarization is enforced, not just demanded. In historically successful disarmaments, independent bodies facilitated the decommissioning.
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
A new study shows that the collective psychological trauma of October 7 and the subsequent war has left Israeli Jewish adults reeling.
QROCODILE bites into the mystery of dark matter
The researchers recorded a small number of unexplained signals suspected to be lightweight dark matter.
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.