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.

You are poison Ivy: Taking action as antisemitism storms American universities

As we bear witness to the alarming resurgence of antisemitism at Columbia University and beyond, it’s imperative that we refuse to remain passive observers. 

By AYA SHECHTER
27/04/2024

Targeting Netzach Yehuda is is a grave injustice

While US support of Israel stands strong, these sanctions will threaten to undermine the close cooperation between the two countries.

By STEVE ROSEDALE
27/04/2024

There is no warrant to Israel genocide claim

There is no statistical warrant to justify the claim that Israel is committing genocide.

By EUGENE KORN
27/04/2024

A crisis both in the Middle East and in America

The question regarding the current campus crisis is whether the Biden administration, while fighting to calm tensions in the Middle East, should also be addressing what is happening at home.

By DAVID JABLINOWITZ
27/04/2024

Only a Messi-like leader can heal and unite a fractured Israel

Lionel Messi's football prowess led Barcelona and Argentina to numerous victories, paralleling the biblical concept of a Messiah—one that Israel needs as it faces ongoing threats.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
26/04/2024

Time to rebuild the government before it's fully destroyed

In order to move forward, in order to fix, we have to stop destroying. We need to restore the public’s trust in the leadership. We need elections.

By MORAN ZER KATZENSTEIN
26/04/2024

The war in Gaza and Biden’s calculations in light of it

The Biden administration is trying to take hold of the situation to ensure it doesn’t spin out of control. The goal is to manage the crisis in a way that minimizes potential damage to the president.

Seder night gave us a chance to pause and remember those lost in the war

However we chose to mark or observe Seder night this year, the central theme for all but a few perhaps was the plight of the hostages and the victims of October 7.

Senator Joe Lieberman and 'The Jerusalem Report'

Ironically, as I watched the senator read my Jerusalem Report, I had been writing fairly regularly for the publication – mainly providing interesting anecdotes from the Jewish world.

By HOWARD BLAS
26/04/2024

A 'punch in the gut' for Columbia alumni

I’ve always been proud that I got my law degree from Columbia. It makes me sick to see what is going on there.

By SARAH SCHACHNE HIRSCHFELD
26/04/2024
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