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.

Preemptive strikes against Iran are self-defense

In the laws and ethics of war, a country need not be attacked first in order to defend itself.

It is time for Bibi to pass the torch

While a constant refrain is heard here that only Bibi can do the job, this is a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents younger people from even thinking of getting involved in a political arena.

Europe slams Israel, then buys its weapons

Governments are navigating a fine line, condemning Israel in public while embracing its capabilities in private.

By ILAN MOR
01/07/2025

Jewish unity is no longer optional

Do we want to keep pouring energy into internal feuds? Now is the moment to build bridges – within Israel, between Israel and the Diaspora, and across our global Jewish communities.

Will US back Israeli preemptive actions?

Will the US support Israel’s new post-October 7 doctrine of preemption and deterrence, or will Washington revert to urging Israeli restraint once ceasefires are established?

A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

Israel's leadership, allies must now make case for continued American support

The case for strengthening our partnership should be made now, when the evidence for its effectiveness is impossible to ignore. If not now, when?

By SEFFI JONAS
30/06/2025
 A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in

Editor's Notes: I raise my family on these hilltops, yet I refuse to justify extremists

The perfectly normal rhythms of life in Judea and Samaria have been drowned out this week by the crack of gunfire and the smell of burning tires.

30/06/2025

Mamdani is a wolf in sheep's keffiyehs

Selling antisemitism with a smile.

By ZACH SAGE FOX
30/06/2025

The AI paradox: Master it - but don't use it?

As schools and companies rush to train people in artificial intelligence, they still punish those who use it “too much.” This contradiction is unsustainable.

By DAN PERRY , RONNI ZEHAVI
30/06/2025
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