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.

The ICJ's ruling on Rafah helps Hamas carry out more terror

Israel has failed to convince the ICJ that the measures it is taking to minimize the effect of its military operations on the civilian population are adequate.

 Palestinians at the site of a destroyed police car after it was hit from an Israeli airstrike

The Abraham Accords nations influence Gaza in post-Hamas 'Day After' plan

No plan for a “day after” in Gaza can be properly formulated, planned, and agreed upon without knowing the exact facts on the ground when the battle has ended.

By BOBBY RECHNITZ
28/05/2024

It's ironic, but Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir will be the founders of Palestine

A viable Palestinian state is essential, not only as a response to the Palestinian aspiration for self-determination but as the only possible option to stabilize the region.

28/05/2024

Netanyahu's way of governance leads to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

Israel must repudiate Netanyahu’s lack of statesmanship, which is leading Western countries to recognize a Palestinian state that could become a real Hamastan.

By MAYA SION-TZIDKIYAHU , REEF ITZHAKI
28/05/2024

Trump’s attacks on early voting might ruin Republican election

Senator Ron Johnson urged Donald Trump to support early voting, fearing his anti-early voting stance could harm GOP chances in the upcoming election.

By TIM REID , JULIA HARTE  , NATHAN LAYNE
28/05/2024

The 'Abandon Biden' movement rises in response to Gaza crisis, Muslims support Trump

Professor Hassan Abdel Salam resigns to lead the "Abandon Biden" movement, opposing Biden's reelection due to his stance on Gaza, aiming to shift US political support.

By MAYA RAO
28/05/2024

Israel's government has failed and must do more

Israel’s government has failed the hostages and their families. Israel’s military has failed the hostages and their families. At some point, they need to be held responsible.

Ben-Zakai and Akiva's differing approaches to defense and diplomacy

Akiva and Yohanan Ben-Zakai were great scholars and great leaders operating during the Judean rebellions against Rome, but their approaches to defense and diplomacy differed widely.

By TOVA HERZL
27/05/2024

Is Netanyahu bound to a path of ruin?

Is Netanyahu even aware that the continuation of the current situation ensures that he will go down into history as Israel’s most controversial and ruinous leader ever? 

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