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.

American flags are being burnt and presidential candidates shot: What should Jews do?

Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal shared crucial insights during his lifetime, especially the vital link between democracy and safety for Jews globally

By ABRAHAM COOPER/THE MEDIA LINE
16/07/2024

The uniqueness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

At the very start of the Zionist enterprise in the 1880s, the two parties to what is now called “the Palestinian-Israeli conflict” developed distinctive and enduring attitudes toward each other.

Radical Islam, fundamentalist Christianity pose a threat to Judaism

Predatory Islamists and predatory Christianity are both the epitome of antisemitism. 

By DONALD ZEV USLAN
16/07/2024

All around the shabbat table, Jews are scared

Jews in the United States are afraid. They fear for the next generation

The brutal murder of a Jewish child - where is the condemnation? - opinion

The time is now to stand, speak and act. If not now, when after witnessing the worst atrocities that continue to happen to the Jewish people since the Holocaust?  

15/07/2024

Political leaders' lives are never up for the taking - including Donald Trump's

The lives of political leaders are never up for the taking – because it is inhumane, wrong, immoral, illegal, and stands against every naturally derived human value of life.

Why should Palestine be recognized but not Taiwan?

The Palestine obsession appears particularly confusing when compared to Taiwan’s decades-long position as a diplomatic outcast in the international community.

PM Netanyahu's issues repeat over 25 years later

“As long as Netanyahu stalls, he has got his government. The moment he makes a decision, his government (which currently commands the support of a mere 61 MKs) is liable to fall.”

Will Netanyahu seize his defining moment?

Lacking initiative and constrained by his extremist coalition partners, the prime minister appears to lead while being led. This passivity has come at a high cost to the Israeli public. 

By NIMROD DWECK
15/07/2024

How Israel can confront the evil of Iran head-on

The fact is that Iran remains an existential threat to Israel.

By AVI ABELOW
15/07/2024
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