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.

UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan should be next Israeli prime minister

Such a job will demand a strong, immovable individual who can take on the slings and arrows that will, undoubtedly, continue to come our way.

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
08/05/2024

South Africa taking up genocide charges against Israel is a political maneuver

While some have insisted that South Africa’s decision is in keeping with its human rights-anchored foreign policy from the Mandela period, this is not true.

By HUSSEIN SOLOMON
08/05/2024

Israel and Ukraine: Standing united against terrorism

On this complex day of remembrance, let us stand shoulder to shoulder, united in our commitment to freedom, democracy and peace.

By YEVGEN KORNIYCHUK
08/05/2024

Standing up to the sit ins

Friends and lovers of Zion can stand up and say: Enough – not in my country, not out of my pocket [public universities receive funding from taxpayers], not at the price of safety and security.

By ILAN POMERANC
08/05/2024

It's time to stand up to the antisemites

Jewish communities need to cease being reactive and defeatist, the author argues.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
07/05/2024

How to deal with antisemitic campus takeovers

Qatar alone had siphoned more than $5 billion into American universities. Cornell is the largest recipient of Arab funding, raking in more than $1.5b.

By MARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE
07/05/2024

Isolating Hamas: This should be IDF's new strategy for Gaza conflict

Hamas' true motives lie in maintaining power, not military strength. The IDF must shift focus to isolating Hamas, not destroying it, for a more effective strategy in Gaza.

By LT. COL. (RESP.) AMIT YAGOR
07/05/2024

Rafah: Act now or suffer the consequences - editorial

Hamas needs to know enough is enough; If Israel doesn't act now, it will appear weak and encourage future violence.

We have no right to criticize 'From the River to the Sea'

The Palestinian side's call for one entity between the river and the sea reads as though it was taken from the guidelines of our current government.

By TOVA HERZL
07/05/2024

Supporting Hamas is regressive not progressive

These students are rioting on their university campuses not because they care deeply about Palestinians; most couldn’t even point Gaza out on a map

By DOMINIQUE HOFFMAN
07/05/2024
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