Opinion

When non-events are actually major news

Israel may have spared countless lives, billions of dollars, and a global show-down that would have drawn in every important player in the region and beyond.

Center Field: It’s all about the Benjamins – Franklin and Herzl

The American-Israel relationship is all about the Benjamins, reflecting the shared values of “the first American,” Benjamin Franklin, and modern Zionism’s founder, Benjamin Ze’ev Herzl.

Moon walk

“The spacecraft project will enable every Israeli, but especially future generations, to understand that even the citizens of a small country may and should dream big."

Fundamentally Freund: Israel must stand with India against Pakistani-backed terror

As two democracies in a sea of tyranny, India and Israel face a similar threat from Islamic jihadist terrorism.

No Holds Barred: Trump’s Warsaw Summit warned Iran against a second Holocaust

Admittedly, Warsaw, which I have been to many times and which I enjoy, is always a tough visit for me.

Advancing American and Israeli interests with the Gulf states

We engage with these less-than-stellar players to advance our interests and lower the flames of conflict, trying to make sure that American soldiers are not again forced to go to war in the region.

Stop the hypocrisy! Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism

Over the past months, antisemitism has become particularly visible, in the context of the “yellow vest” social protests.

If not now, when?

The turmoil surrounding the canceled visit to Israel this week of Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki provides a very timely reminder of a key aspect of Poland’s relationship with the past.

National policy

On Sunday, former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz offered his first major foreign and security policy address, at the high-profile 55th Munich Security Conference.

Israel justice system let down abuse victims, it’s time to do the right thing

How can one signature put you at financial risk?

Kinneret Razon Picovsky, a leading expert on Israeli investment regulation, points out how receiving advice from a licensed professional protects the client.

Think About It: Netanyahu’s election campaign

The effect is rather bizarre. Netanyahu looks a bit like a dwarf in the middle of the picture, highlighted by the white chair on which he is seated, and his white hair. His face is not visible.

February 18, 2019: The PA and the murderer

Readers of 'The Jerusalem Post' have their say.

France mobilizes against antisemitism?

The call has been addressed to party and municipal authorities in large cities across France, including in Lyons, Marseille and Nice.

‘Attitude rather than ignorance’

How the US and Europe are dealing with uptick in antisemitism.

Poland, face facts

Many Israeli outlets, including The Jerusalem Post, reported Netanyahu’s remarks as “The Poles,” implying the Polish nation, a point that was further drawn out in the editing process.

The incredible hypocrisy of Jeff Bezos

Bezos paid $250 million for the Post, but it may end up costing him as much as $68 billion.

Grapevine: Prestigious prize laureates

Dan David was an inventor, international businessman and philanthropist whose vision was the driving force behind the international prize, which is awarded in conjunction with Tel Aviv University.

The Gaza Strip as an ‘international quarantine zone’

Why the US is doomed to remain in northern Syria

While the Kurds need long-term protection, the US needs Rojava and the Kurds for two main reasons: stopping an Iranian Shia expansion in the region and securing Israel’s position in the Middle East.

Generation Z’s key to working and studying abroad

Gen. Z is a generation that values interpersonal activities, and values relationships with people more than relationships with material things.

‘Land of Fire’ has a new meaning

Azerbaijan’s’ Eurovision victory was seven years ago and a lot has happened for its changing image in Europe and the world.

Amnesty tries banning Jewish history

The possibility that Jews and Christians would visit holy sites, and want to see archaeological remnants of biblical locations for their religious and historical significance, is not entertained.

Is the Chief Rabbinate becoming obsolete?

What happens when Israelis wish to act outside the confines of Jewish law, or according to an interpretation that differs from that of the conservative Chief Rabbinate?

Should Israel continue to invest in short-term hi-tech growth?

Despite its benefits, employment in hi-tech remains small and the industry is quite isolated from the rest of Israel’s economy.