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.

The new world (dis)order: A clash of values

Since World War II, we have been experiencing significant political, social, and economic changes across the globe. The Zoom in/Zoom out framework explains this phenomenon in 4 steps.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
14/05/2024

The Palestinian war plan and the two-state peace delusion

The Palestinian population has been raised on anti-Israel and anti-Jewish/antisemitic propaganda. Their ultimate goal? The eradication of the Jewish state.

By ANTHONY PAMM
14/05/2024

What came first – terrorism or ‘occupation’?

Our closest Arab neighbors repeatedly state that terrorism will end only when the “occupation” ends. Despite this claim, they continue to deny Israel’s basic right to exist.

Israel must lead the Jewish community in the fight against global antisemitism - opinion

Yom Ha'atzmaut re-establishes the role of Israel in global Jewish protection. Israeli commitment to countering antisemitism ensures Jewish prosperity.

Marking Remembrance Day in an increasingly complex Israel

So, the question we are all asking ourselves right is: How is it even possible to mark these days in a way that is meaningful, respectful, and appropriate? 

Celebration amid national pain and loss on Independence Day 2024

We must remember that we remain a nation that deserves to take pride in its achievements and people and that, with God’s blessing, we will see far better days.

By RABBI YUVAL CHERLOW
12/05/2024

Illiterate technophobes or violent mafias: Alternative narratives of haredim

Netanyahu's response to Oct. 7 was impulsive, not that of a measured, rational leader, the author argues.

By MORDECHAI BECK
12/05/2024

A guide to coping with individual and national loss on Remembrance Day

We have identified key strategies to cope with the specific Israeli experience of trauma and loss. These tools and techniques have helped thousands of individuals and communities to heal.

By MARC BELZBERG
12/05/2024

The ex-haredi journalist who spent a year researching Mea She'arim

'We have to look at each other and be able to recognize that we’re ein mishpocha, we’re one family,' Tenenbom says.

12/05/2024

Amid an ongoing war, we salute Israel's fallen

This year will be unlike any other as Israel mourns the loss of countless security forces and victims of terror killed since October 7, and we pray for our soldiers still fighting in the war.

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