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.

Only unity can combat anti-Jewish hate on campuses

The measures taken by university administrators, including the suspension of protesters, seem to fan the flames further.

The world needs 'superforecaster' leaders to build a better reality for Gaza, Israel

In their book Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction, Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner argue that good decision-makers need to be good predictors of outcomes of their decision-making.

By RAPHAEL COHEN-ALMAGOR
01/05/2024

Harassed students should study in Israel

Since October 7, and especially in recent weeks, more and more American patriots, let alone Jews, are approaching this exciting leap forward apprehensively.

01/05/2024

The inseparable link between the Jews and the Land of Israel must be taught

Why, and how, did this trend of indifference, outright ignorance, or assigning the topics a lower grade of interest take root?

Those who oppose Israel have become the bigots they themselves hate

In combating this vile behavior, many, including professors, have pointed out the double standard applied to these protests.

By HAYIM LEITER
01/05/2024

Jewish self-flagellation post-October 7 can be blamed on intersectionality

As in the Middle Ages, certain Jews still crave a certain kind of “acceptance” – in this case the acceptance that only being part of the intersectional movement can provide. 

By ALAN FELD
01/05/2024

Despite the protests at Columbia, I haven't completely lost faith in the university

It’s a terrifying thought that the product of the most vaunted and expensive universities in the world is hatred and staggering ignorance. 

By JONATHAN HAROUNOFF
30/04/2024

Answering Tom Friedman's binary options for the Middle East

Today, I will tackle the Times’s opinion writer, Thomas Friedman, and his recent column, “Israel has a choice to make: Rafah or Riyadh,” for factual context and even-handedness. 

It's time to remove the rot from our universities

In reality, the students are extremists who endanger every sane person who seeks a well-rounded society. 

By JUDAH WAXELBAUM
30/04/2024
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