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.


Gadfin's Spirit One drone

From drones to robot dogs, Israeli startups are reshaping emergency response

New Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel speaks as his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins (C) looks on during his swearing in ceremon in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on February 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces intensifying criticism after girlfriend reportedly used FBI jet

A JDC emergency team, working with the local Jewish community to reach isolated regions and deliver food, water, hygiene kits, and tarps to protect homes for more than 10,000 survivors.

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica


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."

Ex Hostages Visit Rebbe's Ohel 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.

Ethiopian Jews take part in Sigd celebrations, November 2025

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.

 Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

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.

An Israeli soldier looks on from a Merkava tank while operating in a location given as Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on December 7, 2023

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.

An anti-Trump protester holding a mask depicting Jeffrey Epstein marches at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Israel invests $650K in maritime surveillance AI

According to the statement, Ashdod Port Company, which oversees Israel's largest port, invested $650,000 in Petah Tikva-based Azimut.ai, a specialist in maritime surveillance.

Azimut ai technology

Israel Prison Service arrests sex offender 'performing indecent acts' in public playground

Officers from the “Tzur” enforcement and monitoring unit for sex offenders apprehended a sex offender at a playground in the south of the country.

 Playground (illustrative).

As Israeli road fatalities near 400 this year, Regev aide appears to laugh off death toll

As the 2025 traffic death toll hit 400, Minister Miri Regev attended Netanyahu’s trial. Her spokesman appeared to make light of the tragedy, sparking a public and media backlash.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) speaks at a Knesset event ahead of Independence Day, April 23, 2023.

Haifa police arrest, fine fishermen for using drones to fish off Bat Galim beach

“The use of drones for fishing is prohibited and dangerous, as it can cause serious injuries to swimmers and significant harm to marine animals," Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav said.

A man launching a drone in Haifa.

Rebuilding Syria: What Sharaa wants from Trump - and what’s at stake for Israel - analysis

Can a framework for a security deal between Syria and Israel be on the table during Ahmed al-Shaara's historic visit to the White House?

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025