Opinion

High Court ruling on Shin Bet head may trigger Israel's descent into lawlessness - opinion

Revolutionary judges have altered the Israeli system without asking the people, and created a regime that harms both democracy and Israeli society. 

 Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024

Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion

Knesset constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman (standing) speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin in the Knesset plenum.

Enough is enough: Israel must take Joseph's Tomb back from the Palestinians - opinion

 The courtyard of Joseph's Tomb in Nablus.

The Gaza food aid 'massacre': Yet another modern blood libel - opinion

 Palestinians walk to collect aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025. Premium

Europe's anti-Israel bias: The EU's problem with Jews and the Jewish state - opinion

One can rationalize the cowardice of the European position, as it is dealing with its own growing Islamist population and the demographic decline of its indigenous citizens.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, in May 2025.

The world needs to listen to Israel's warning on extremism - opinion

On the very same streets in London, tens of thousands march weekly in support of the same twisted ideology that led to the 7/7 bombings two decades ago.

 An emergency worker walks near the scene of an explosion near Russell Square in London on July 7, 2005. Four coordinated suicide bombings were carried out by homegrown Islamic extremists, the writer recalls.

How the Hebron emirate initiative changes the two-state solution - opinion

Sheikh Wadee al-Jaabari of Hebron announced this week their plans to rebel against the Palestinian Authority, join the Abraham Accords, and recognize the Jewish state.

 Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on June 5, 2025.

Is a democratic Iran possible? - opinion

Two organizations situated outside Iran are dedicated to bringing it about. However, they are at loggerheads with each other.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Summer reading list: Thought-provoking essays on Jews, the Israel-Hamas War, and Iran

Here is a summer reading roundup of 17 recent deep-think articles on a range of issues: the Gaza and Iran wars, US-Israel relations, global antisemitism, Israeli society, and more.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu visits Capitol Hill this week. Prof. Edward N. Luttwak, in ‘Tablet,’ argues that Netanyahu’s tenacity has led to Israel’s conclusive victories in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

Should Donald Trump win a Nobel Peace Prize? - opinion

Donald Trump's urge to strike peace might be part of his narcissism, but its effect can be priceless. 

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.

As thousands stay away, Ethiopian Israelis pay a heavy price in Gaza war - opinion

Israelis of Ethiopian origin enlist in higher numbers than the national average, despite facing institutional neglect, racism, and economic hardship.

 Deep grief at the funeral of Sgt. Shahar Manoav at the Ashkelon Military Cemetery last month: He served in a combat engineering unit in Gaza, and to his commanders, he was dependable, brave, and inspiring.

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

My Word: Arson attacks and the flames of hatred

As Israeli activist Hen Mazzig posted on X: “One night was enough to leave the entire Jewish community shaken, wondering if this city is still safe for Jews. Or if it’s time to leave again

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD - editorial

Daniel Edri's recent death by suicide is not an isolated tragedy, but rather part of a deeper national mental health crisis.

 Daneil Edri, an IDF soldier.