Opinion

War with Iran halts haredi draft exemption law, but inequality remains - editorial

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, Netanyahu shelves the contentious haredi draft law, prioritizing the war effort and national unity over domestic divisions.

A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

I am Iranian. I am Kurdish: This is not a contradiction - opinion

Students supporting Reza Pahlavi chanted slogans in his favor across several universities. Furthermore, for the first time, they also chanted against the leftists, who are considered the primary rivals of the monarchists.

Khamenei’s elimination: Will assassination become the norm for regime change? - opinion

A woman holds a picture of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026

Will Iran’s regime collapse lead to stability or chaos? - opinion

A protester throws a stone near a fire as other demonstrators gather while blocking a street in Shiraz, Iran, on January 10, 2026.

Israeli Arabs face a dual test: Security threats and struggle for equality - opinion

Israel must defend against external threats while ensuring all citizens feel equally protected and valued.

MARCH 11, 2026BySOMAYA BASHIR

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

Mamdani’s support for Iran undermines US security, Israel’s fight - opinion

One who supports a radical enemy that threatens the American nation cannot be considered a friend of freedom and is acting against America’s interests.

MARCH 11, 2026ByYIGAL DILMONI

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the Jews for Racial and Economic Justice’s Mazals Gala before his election in New York City. Despite his outspoken criticism of Israel, some Jewish groups supported his candidacy.

What does victory for Israel, US look like in Iran? - opinion

Is the goal to weaken Iran’s regime or overthrow it? The answer could determine when and how the war ends.

MARCH 11, 2026ByGIL MURCIANO

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on, as President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, US, March 21, 2025.

Israelis! Americans! Hang tough! We must continue to fight the Iranian regime - opinion

Iran’s threats won’t end quickly, but Israel and America’s strikes are already reshaping the Middle East's future.

MARCH 11, 2026ByGIL TROY

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video.

Russia unlikely to join Iran in war against Israel, US - opinion

Russia balances regional influence without engaging in a full-scale war alongside Iran.

MARCH 11, 2026ByEDNAN AGAEV

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Israel’s 'Blue and White' Middle East reshapes power as Iran weakens, Turkey worries - opinion

At the center of this new map stands the State of Israel, no longer a nation in constant defense, but the central axis around which total regional stability is built.

MARCH 11, 2026ByOFER INBAR

Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

Mamdani’s invitation to Mahmoud Khalil: Anti-Israel activism enters City Hall - editorial

Mamdani’s decision to host Mahmoud Khalil raises concerns about New York’s political shift, signaling a troubling embrace of anti-Israel activism and alienating the Jewish community.

MARCH 11, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL