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.

Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

22/11/2024
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem

ICC risks its credible reputation with warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Some will see the ICC's decision as reasonable, and that is exactly what will ultimately strip the court of its legitimacy.

Editor's Notes: Diaspora donors to haredi yeshivas: You can demand change

If you care about Israel’s future—and I know you do—then it’s time to act. Meet with the rabbis. Challenge them. Urge them to find solutions.  

21/11/2024
 Israeli justice system (illustrative)

Israel's status hits a new low after ICC issues arrest warrants

The ICC's reasoning for issuing the arrest warrants amounts to a harsh indictment of Israel's policies in its war on Gaza.

 Palestinians make their way as they inspect the damages at Jabalya refugee camp

Gazans deserve the right to freedom of movement

Civilian populations are allowed and even encouraged to flee combat zones to avoid danger. Why can't Gazans?

By ARI ZIVOTOFSKY
21/11/2024

Empowered women: Female IDF trailblazers mark historic achievements in defense

Religious women join IDF combat units, breaking barriers and stereotypes.

How gut health and lifestyle habits could prevent Parkinson’s disease

New research shows plant-based diets and exercise may reduce Parkinson’s risk.

By ALAN FREISHTAT
21/11/2024

Human rights hypocrisy: 'Forced displacement' in, Hamas out

The combination of falsely accusing Israel of war crimes and ignoring the 1949 Geneva Convention’s prohibition on using civilians and civilian infrastructure for war highlights HRW’s hypocrisy.

By GERALD M. STEINBERG
21/11/2024

Trump is taking cue from Nixon’s Madman Theory in his Iran approach

Trump appears to be emulating the madman approach with Iran. It can be very risky because he lacks Nixon’s mental tools, and he has no Henry Kissinger or anyone even close.

Israel must start saying 'no' to most invidious issues that seek to delegitimize identity

The time has come, I suggest, to declare – in as straightforward a manner as possible – Israel’s fundamental positions that are at the core of the conflict that Arabs have with Zionism.

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