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.

When Hamas applauds you, it's time to rethink your stance

The UK, Canada, and France do not see the cause-and-effect of Hamas’s use of the Gazan population to achieve its attempted goal of demonizing Israel.

Sasha and Elena Troufanov: Hostages' story of faith and survival

Sasha and Elena Troufanov's harrowing account of survival and a profound reflection on human strength, faith, and the bonds that hold us together.

By SHAI FINKELSTEIN
21/05/2025

Will Trump replace Israel with fawning Gulf states?

Donald Trump receives warm grandiose reception in a showcase of the lengths to which Saudi Arabia and Qatar were willing to go to make him sit up and take notice.

By COOKIE SCHWEBER-ISSAN
21/05/2025

The price of Edan Alexander’s release: Giving Hamas control of humanitarian aid

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

By PESACH WOLICKI
21/05/2025

The US-Israel partnership grows in the face of Qatari money

If Israel had effective public diplomacy, we would be bombarded with news alerts detailing the military, medical, and hi-tech gains Israel provided America from this ugly war.

21/05/2025

Knesset electoral reform: the case for common sense

Israel remains the only developed democracy with a solely national, closed-list proportional representation system that includes neither a personal nor a district-based element.

By ASSAF SHAPIRA
21/05/2025

A Christian student’s life-changing year at Hebrew U

Boycotting Israeli universities doesn’t just harm Israel; it deprives students worldwide of the opportunity to study at an outstanding institution in a beautiful, historic, diverse, and fair country

By CHRISTIAN COX
21/05/2025

Spanish PM Sanchez won’t stop until he destroys Jewish-Spanish relations

As Pedro Sánchez aligns with anti-Israel forces for political gain, a call emerges for a renewed alliance between Israel and the true voice of the Spanish people.

20/05/2025

Israel must fight like there's no deal, and negotiate like there's no war

After 19 months of war with Hamas, Israel seems to be following a diluted approach — neither fully committing to the fight nor negotiating apart from the battlefield.

Palestinians in the West Bank still have time to prevent a second Nakba

There is still time to change course and prevent a second Nakba.

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