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 ... Read Morethe Middle East turmoil unfold. Their first hand encounters with world leaders have shaped their opinions and world views to be shared on this page. Less

Passover retreats don’t have to be a spiritual and communal exodus

On a night when we are meant to be animated by the ethos of “let all who are hungry come and eat,” Passover retreats produce Seders sans guests.

By RABBI YOSIE LEVINE/JTA
18/04/2025

Trump must clarify what he means when says Iran will never have nuclear weapons

Cooperation with the US is vital for strengthening deterrence and executing this complex mission, but Israel must be prepared to act alone.

17/04/2025
 IDF soldiers operate in the northern Gaza Strip,  March 31, 2025.

To Board of Deputies of British Jews: Your critique of Israel is not in my name

If you wish to help—come. Come live it. Come stand beside us in our cemeteries and shelters, in our waiting rooms and war rooms.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
17/04/2025

The rise of strategic philanthropy in Israel: How crisis drives long-term giving

As Israel confronts the complex challenges of recovery and rebuilding, this evolution in philanthropic infrastructure may prove as important as the funds themselves.

By MAYA NATAN
17/04/2025

Columbia pres. steers rocky higher ed. with clarity as Trump issues further deportations

“We are navigating a turbulent time for higher education. The challenges ahead of us are formidable,” Shipman wrote to the Columbia community.

17/04/2025

Systemic Shin Bet leaks are erosion of security services integrity, apolitical nature

The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean

After the forced expulsions from Spain and Portugal, Sephardi-Portuguese established communities in the Caribbean, which controled trade routes and established strategic outposts.

By NOAM BEDEIN
17/04/2025

Trump betrays Netanyahu with shifting Saudi, Iran priorities

Netanyahu's Washington trip got a surprise gut punch when Trump revealed the United States and Iran were about to begin negotiations on a nuclear agreement without Israel.

Netanyahu's silence leaves truth of Hungary's Holocaust collaboration concealed

On his visit to Budapest, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an official statement on the Holocaust that sounded as though he were addressing listeners in a distant continent.

By TOVA HERZL
17/04/2025

Tehran will offer nuke concessions to satisfy Trump 'victory,' ensure regime lives on

Steve Witkoff said that the US was "open to compromise" within Iran nuclear talks, only to backtrack his comments and call for the elimination of Iran's nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.

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