Opinion

Jerusalem Post's talented team of journalists provides insight into their work presented in the opinion section. This section highlights the beliefs and values that experienced writers who are witnessing the Middle East turmoil unfold. Their first hand encounters with world leaders have shaped their opinions and world views to be shared on this page.

 An illustrative image of a child dressed as an armed Hamas terrorist.

Israel haters have too much faith in humanity

In their worldview, it cannot be that human beings are capable of such atrocities on their own; it must be a reaction to even graver crimes committed by others.

Ireland’s Palestine recognition: How Israel’s diplomatic response missed the mark

Ireland’s recognition of Palestine sparked celebration, but Israel’s decision to recall ambassadors may have played into the hands of its critics. Did this diplomatic move backfire?

By ALAN SHATTER
23/09/2024

Victory over Hamas in Gaza hasn't been achieved, but it's within reach

The continuation of fighting until Sinwar is eliminated, the hostages are freed, and Hamas is defeated—will constitute a total victory, and this is within reach.

By MOSHE POZAILOV
22/09/2024
 Rabbi Rebecca Keren Jablonski at a bar mitzvah in Jerusalem.

Wartime Judaism: How Jews embraced their Jewishness post-Oct. 7

October 7 has defined the current population like the Holocaust defined that of my grandparents; the silver lining of the tragic Jew-hatred is the strengthened Jewish community.

By REBECCA KEREN JABLONSKI
22/09/2024

Post-debate dilemma: Who's better for Israel – Harris or Trump?

Compared to Donald Trump – who rambled, demeaned, and lied – Kamala Harris was sharp, focused, and, ultimately, presidential.

22/09/2024
 Israelis protest calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, outside the Kirya military HQ

Amid escalation in North, hostages in Gaza are fading into memory

It shouldn’t need to be said, but perhaps some have forgotten in the fog of the Northern front that there are still 101 innocent hostages being held in death tunnels in Gaza, now for nearly a year.

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris must define Israel's 'occupation' of West Bank

Both campaigns should state their future administration’s policy for the Middle East, including how they perceive the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the post-October 7 world.

Donald Trump wants equality for Americans, Kamala Harris does not

OPINION: Donald Trump supports equality, which is freedom and private choice. Kamala Harris supports equity, based on expanded government control, creating the illusion of democracy.

The Hebrew month of Elul should be a period of healing

The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.

22/09/2024

This is what pro-Israel Americans need from the next US president

Americans voting in the elections that care about US support of Israel must be especially wary of how the candidates talk about the Palestinians.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
22/09/2024
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