ELI LEON

Eli Leon is a writer for The Jerusalem Post 's sister publication, Maariv .

Passengers queue at the flydubai counters in Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.

Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational

The logos of 'flydubai' and 'Emirates' feature on displays at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025.

What happens if pilots clash mid-flight? Emirati law explained after flydubai plane incident

Bono of U2 performs during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

U2 frontman Bono compares Ben-Gvir comments on Gazans to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's rhetoric


Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods

The change in Dutch policy has not eliminated domestic disagreements. Criticism has been voiced even within D66, with some arguing that the government is not putting sufficient pressure on Israel

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Museumplein ahead of a 6 km march through the city as part of a protest demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025.

Schools in Riyadh move to remote learning without warning amid renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions

The academic calendar shows that the current week was scheduled as a regular school week after the Saudi National Day holiday on September 23 and 24.

Smoke rises above Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2026

Ismail Haniyeh's ex-bodyguard arrested for planning terror attack against European Jews - report

In 2015, he applied for asylum, and the British Home Office granted him permanent residency while Theresa May served as UK Home Secretary. He was later granted British citizenship.

 Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024.

German city votes to end Stolpersteine Holocaust memorial stones for Nazi victims

The motion was jointly submitted by representatives of the right-wing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and AfD, together with representatives of the "Oberelbe Alliance for More Democracy."

Roses are laid at Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) commemorating relatives of Israeli ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor, Elfriede, Berthold, Liselotte and Ulrich Proskauer during a Stolpersteine laying ceremony in Berlin on September 23, 2024.

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the Shield of the Americas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 22, 2026.

OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices

The organization, which published its latest economic outlook under the title “Navigating Successive Shocks,” also lowered Turkey’s 2027 growth forecast to 3.6%.

Illustrative: Customers walk past a flag vendor as they shop at a bazaar in Istanbul on September 6, 2022.

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor

Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo shifts tone, voices public support for Palestinians

The event took place during an official reception marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the renowned Islamic boarding school Gontor in eastern Indonesia.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 3, 2026.

Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza says he filmed hostage abuse on October 7 but hid footage

Motaz Azaiza also criticized Hamas’s leadership over its months-long refusal to agree to a deal.

Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza speaks to the crowd at the end of the 14th national march for Palestine on May 18, 2024 in London, England.