Eve Young

Eve Young is the economics and domestic affairs reporter for The Jerusalem Post. She has a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from American University and a Master's degree in Economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.


 Ofra Keidar, who was murdered in the October 7 Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Beeri, was laid to rest on June 26, 2025..

Returned slain hostage Ofra Keidar laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri

 People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis

 Rescue teams inspect a damaged building following a strike by an Iranian ballistic missile in the Israeli city of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, on June 15, 2025. At least six Israelis were killed in the strike, and dozens were injured.

I knew not everyone would be found safe: Bat Yam welfare head on working at Iran strike site


Now end the war in Gaza: Hostage families call to bring them home after Iran ceasefire reports

The Hostage Family forum called to expand the ceasefire to include Gaza, while the Tikva Forum called for increased political, diplomatic, and military pressure on Hamas.

 Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside military headquarters in Tel Aviv, June 7 2025.

Israel’s strategic wins against Iran could bring economic boost, says former INSS head

The question now is, "Will the government be wise enough to translate the achievement against Iran into the end of the war in Gaza as soon as possible and to bring back all the hostages?"

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

The choice to be child-free: Two Israeli women share thoughts, regrets on not having kids

Those who decide not to have children do so from a mosaic of different feelings, fears, considerations, pressures, and ideals. The Magazine sat down with two such women.

 An illustrative image of a woman drinking coffee.

Bat Yam's spirits remain strong, mayor tells 'Post' as city recovers from brutal Iran bombings

A major challenge is handling the disaster and knowing it could happen again tomorrow, or in an hour, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot told The Post.

 Bat Yam Mayor Zvika Brot at the site of an Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam.

Families of hostages call to remember them, bring them home, even as war with Iran rages

Protests for the hostages have been ongoing, even as security restrictions prevented gatherings.

 Protesters call for the release of Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, June 18, 2025.

‘May your village burn’: Grieving Tamra father calls for arrests following viral hate video

Tamra residents criticized the police for not arresting those filmed singing the racist song, remarking that Arab Israelis were arrested for similar offenses.

 Mourners take part in the funeral of victims of an Iranian missile attack in the Arab Israeli city of Tamra, northern Israel, June 17, 2025.

Israel-Iran escalation raises regional security, geopolitical risk - Fitch, S&P

Credit rating companies have warned that ratings could be affected by the current escalation between Israel and Iran.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

'Is there a shelter in Gaza for dad?' Hostage families fear for loved ones amid Iran strikes

"Even in the moments of national mobilization, we must not forget the mission that has not yet been completed - bringing the hostages home," said Liran Berman, brother of hostages Gali and Ziv.

 Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, June 9, 2025.

Family deeply concerned for hostage Bipin Joshi after recovery of slain Thai national - interview

Twenty-four-year-old Bipin was an agriculture student who came to Israel to study just three weeks before the October 7 attack.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack.

Teacher, poet, entrepreneur: Who was slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai?

Judy was volunteering on the kibbutz when she heard Gadi playing the flute and fell in love, the kibbutz said.

Former slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai.