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.

Hamas and Boko Haram: Why do students support the worst humans on Earth?

That expensively educated university students – among them Jews – are aligning themselves with the bigoted, murderous, antisemitic Boko Haram-like Hamas is ludicrous and evil.

Remembering when the US pushed for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip

Clearly, there is no way of knowing how the Middle East might have looked had the Gaza proposal been accepted, no way of knowing the impact its acceptance would have had on subsequent events.

BDS seeks to disassociate Zionism from Judaism

The Jewish community needs to confront this issue. It’s time to expose ostensible anti-Zionist opposition to antisemitism for the duplicity it is.

By ROBERT HORENSTEIN
01/06/2024

Israel needs to do more for Diaspora Jews facing antisemitism

As horrific as October 7 was, Israel remains a powerful source of strength for Jews everywhere. Thanks to the IDF, there will be no second Holocaust.

01/06/2024

Who will succeed Netanyahu as his era comes to an end?

As the Netanyahu era approaches its end, a collection of aspiring successors all claim to possess the “understanding mind” that millions of Israelis think Netanyahu has lost. 

My Word: The Palestinian failed state solution

It took no moral courage but a lack of a moral compass to officially declare recognition for a state that has no defined borders, no democracy, and no economy.

Civilian oversight of the IDF is an urgent necessity

The army and the government all failed in the run-up to October 7. But it is the government’s job to supervise the military. The IDF should get used to it.

31/05/2024
 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024

The world, too quick to blame Israel, should look at the facts

The international media, social media users, and more did not wait a single moment before condemning Israel unequivocally and without condition, well before the facts were in.

The Chief Rabbinate office is rife with nepotism, affecting Israeli society

Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.

30/05/2024

Fighting antisemitism by embracing positive Jewish narratives and Zionism

Efforts to combat antisemitism through Holocaust education must also emphasize the positive narrative of Jewish history and Zionism's connection to Israel.

By MARC D. ANGEL
30/05/2024
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