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.

Egypt preparing for Gazan influx and the rising price of leaving the Strip

All official cross-border travel has ceased, with the exception of foreign nationals and the severely injured, with cross-border movement still largely managed by Hala, which charges large sums.

Act deftly and carry a nuclear supply: Israel must enhance its military self-reliance

Israel’s nuclear capabilities, though never officially confirmed, are widely recognized as part of its national defense strategy.

By MICAH AVNI
19/03/2024

The sounds of bearing witness after October 7

In the wake of the war, it is our obligation to listen to sounds of mourning and hope, and through this, bear witness to past and future.

By E. KINNEY ZALESNE
19/03/2024

Netanyahu and Israel did not prop up Hamas

Despite the fact that the political echelon is responsible for the October 7 failures, Israel is not the one that strengthened Hamas.

19/03/2024

On Purim, there’s a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times

Like the people in Megillah, we are living at a time when violence seems to be the solution to threats.

By ESTHER SPERBER/JTA
18/03/2024
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Time for Israel to climb down the tree

Israel has already won the war on the battlefield. Hamas is a shell of what it was. But it is suffering a terrible loss on the battlefield of diplomacy.

18/03/2024

This is how Hamas used Gazan journalists for the Oct. 7 massacre

Ilana Dayan exposed an interesting new detail in the plan about how Hamas intended to take advantage of Gazan journalists.

18/03/2024

Chuck Schumer: Don't interfere in Israel's politics

Controversy stirred as Schumer's call for Israeli elections challenged alliances. Explore the delicate balance between support and intervention.

But where would you go? - opinion

Haredi community faces conscription dilemma: Stay or leave? Chief Rabbi's call sparks debate on safety abroad.

By HAYIM LEITER
18/03/2024
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