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.

Has Julani become a pragmatic politician after being a jihadist leader?

Has he really changed, or is Julani a clever politician who knows how to direct the right message to his target audiences?

By ATAR PORAT
22/12/2024

Ireland's badge of dishonor in its phony war with Israel

A week of escalating tensions in the Ireland-Israel phony war, marked by diplomatic clashes, embassy closure, and controversial statements.

By ALAN SHATTER
22/12/2024

Israel should not gamble on the Kurds, our strategy should be based in reality

With the stars aligning, Israel, as a regional power, should use its new and improved position to advance its security interests, basing them on the reality on the ground, not wishful thinking.

By ATAR PORAT
22/12/2024
IRELAND’S ‘TAOISEACH’ (Prime Minister) Simon Harris speaks to the media during Ireland’s general ele

Israel’s Irish embassy closure: ‘Short-term gestures, long-term losses’

Sa’ar and the current government would rather the immediate rush of populist applause at home than putting in the hard work to take the diplomatic fight to our partners abroad. 

Threat of Iran's proxies isn't gone, Israeli gov't cannot lose focus

This government is sworn to protect Israel’s security; its eye cannot be taken off the ball.

THEN-EDUCATION MINISTER Yuli Tamir attends a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerus

Time to rebuild the economy, education, and emotional health of Israel's citizens

At the end of the war, Israel will be challenged to address the needs of a population that, emotionally and psychologically, is very different from the one that existed on October 6.

FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS celebrate Hanukkah. While the Hanukkah miracle was an unambiguous victory of go

Teaching complexity and nuance: Jewish education is not just black and white

The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks suggests achieving this by teaching our students to think dialectically.

By JEREMY BRUCE
22/12/2024

Creatively solving the economic crisis: Supporting small businesses for a stronger future

Many countries have demonstrated that supporting small businesses and easing regulations on them are crucial tools for combating poverty and driving economic growth.

By VARDIT SHTERENBACH
22/12/2024
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

A travel diary in Jewish communities after the US presidential election

As Israelis, we must confront the dangerous phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, understand it, and think creatively about responses.

22/12/2024
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