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Israel’s moment of truth: Knesset election pivotal to future US-Israel relationship - opinion

BY BRADLEY BOWMAN AND JONATHAN SCHANZER — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:39:11 GMT

Israel must make some crucial decisions about its own conduct. The fate of the US-Israel alliance could hang in the balance.

Beyond the Headlines: Three small stories, one important message - opinion

BY SIVAN RAHAV MEIR — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:53:34 GMT

Even without multimillion-shekel campaigns trying to influence our opinions, we should remember that we have the right to choose, and not only in the political sense, but in other areas of our lives.

Civic responsibility and philanthropy strengthen Israeli society - opinion

BY CHAVA BROWN — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Democracy extends beyond elections. Volunteerism and philanthropy help build a stronger Israel and support society’s most vulnerable.

Form a government, you can hate each other on your own time - comment

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:09:25 GMT

After October 7, Israel needs a stable government for several years. A broad Zionist coalition should agree on the work and get it done.

Israel’s 'hasbara' overhaul raises questions over who is in charge - opinion

BY NEVILLE TELLER — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Israel has invested heavily in public diplomacy, but can its government bodies coordinate effectively to improve its global image?

Israel’s democracy faces its greatest test as Netanyahu clings to power - opinion

BY SEBASTIEN LEVI — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Israel faces a critical democratic test as Netanyahu’s government escalates its attacks on dissent and opposition voices ahead of the election.

Israel elections: Netanyahu, Trump, and the battle for Israeli democracy - opinion

BY SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

I do not believe that a well-functioning national unity government – which is what Israel most urgently requires – is an option, as long as Netanyahu is still the leader of the Likud.

Israel’s next Knesset must give women real influence - opinion

BY YIFAT SELA — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:59:05 GMT

Women hold roughly a quarter of Israel’s parliamentary seats. The next Knesset must give them greater influence over budgets, policy, and the country’s future.

Israel is not abandoned: Record-breaking numbers reveal a global movement of support - opinion

BY MIKE EVANS — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

A protest does not speak for every student. A hashtag does not represent every young adult. And the most hostile voices on social media do not have the final word on the future of Israel.

A vote for Netanyahu is a vote for victory - opinion

BY AVI HYMAN — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The current government has many naysayers, but nobody can deny that what they have achieved on the battlefield is historic. However, the progress could unravel if the missions are not completed.

Mossad’s sacred mission: Defeating Islamic terrorism - opinion

BY ERFAN FARD — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Mossad realized that America had no understanding of the emergence of a rogue and savage regime in Tehran. Not only had they failed to read Khomeini’s playbook; they didn't even know the Quran.

Israel must listen to its friends, not dismiss their warnings - editorial

BY JPOST EDITORIAL — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:18 GMT

The test for any coalition should be whether it can protect the country while governing responsibly at home and maintaining credibility abroad.

Iran fears only Netanyahu. On Tuesday, make sure it stays that way - opinion

BY URI GELLER — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:46:06 GMT

Netanyahu is the reason why Iran has not yet managed to build a nuclear bomb. Netanyahu saw the writing on the wall, 30 years ago. He was the Churchill of the day then, and he still is now.

Israel must choose national unity over political division - opinion

BY ORI WERTMAN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:11:24 GMT

Israel’s history demonstrates that in times of national emergency, a unity government is not an undesirable compromise but the most appropriate response to the challenges of the moment.

Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion

BY TZALLY GREENBERG — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:42:06 GMT

Credit ratings carry practical consequences for governments, businesses, and taxpayers. A four-notch difference deserves an explanation grounded in evidence that investors and the public can examine.

America's Wagner Group: Starlink crisis in Ukraine shows dangerous reality for US allies - opinion

BY LEV STESIN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:33:22 GMT

Almost as soon as news of the newly imposed limits was disclosed by Ukrainian officials, the game of finger-pointing between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Starlink’s CEO, began.

Don't waste your vote: What Israelis should consider before election day - opinion

BY YISRAEL MEDAD — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:27:51 GMT

I hope to offer an outline of warnings or alerts that should give one a chance to rethink a possible choice one is contemplating. In a sense, my guide highlights who not to vote for.

Bread as a weapon: The ugly pedigree of ‘no service, no shekel’ - opinion

BY DAVID PAGE — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:21:48 GMT

The idea that those who do not serve should not be fed has a pedigree — Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Hitler — and a Jewish history that Israel, of all countries, should remember. The strategy never succeeds.

Netanyahu's final campaign strategy: Fear - opinion

BY YAAKOV KATZ — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:59:55 GMT

Confronting threats is different from exploiting them. Netanyahu deliberately frightens Israelis into believing their country's survival depends on one man.

Israel must confront double standards in Hebron security, accountability - opinion

BY SAMER SINIJLAWI — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:46:02 GMT

The people of Hebron deserve protection, freedom of movement, and a life of dignity. So do Palestinians exposed to settler attacks throughout the West Bank.

Israel cannot promote democracy while sidelining Arab voters - opinion

BY ALAN SHATTER — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:46:33 GMT

Israel’s Arab misrepresentation by government officials and the disparaging rhetoric they face stain Israeli democracy and allow Israel’s adversaries to portray the country as their caricature.

Jared Kushner, the Bank of Israel, and the difference between allegations and facts - opinion

BY GERSHON BASKIN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:22:52 GMT

No one should be above criticism or scrutiny. But criticism must be grounded in facts, and serious journalism must distinguish between evidence and speculation.

What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion

BY BEN CASPIT — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:21:34 GMT

Our ship is speeding toward an iceberg, but we still have time to change course, take the helm, and return to safe waters.

Israel cannot afford another government that leaves it isolated - opinion

BY AVIGDOR LIBERMAN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:45:30 GMT

Shifting Western attitudes toward Israel could lead to the recognition of a Palestinian state, unless combated by a Zionist, statesmanlike, and liberal government.

Israel is right to support Britain-Argentina talks over Falkland Islands - editorial

BY JPOST EDITORIAL — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:57:18 GMT

The Jerusalem Post supports a carefully defined Israeli call for peaceful dialogue. Argentina deserves a fair hearing. The Falklanders deserve control over their future.

Israel must establish an emergency task force to fight the battle for public opinion - opinion

BY AVIGDOR LIBERMAN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:06:14 GMT

Ahead of the October 27 elections, Israel faces growing diplomatic isolation. A new government must restore international support and defend its interests.

The role of defense R&D in strengthening Israel’s capabilities, technological superiority - opinion

BY JACOB NAGEL — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:02:55 GMT

Israel's national security depends on more than military strength. Investment in AI, robotics, space, and advanced defense technologies is essential to staying ahead of our enemies.

The Netherlands confronts Israel while hiding from its own Jewish history - opinion

BY DAVID DE BRUIJN AND RICHARD PRIEM — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:12:15 GMT

The Netherlands invokes international law against Israel, but its selective outrage reveals a deeper failure to reckon with its past.

The fragility of being alive after terror: Somewhere between gratitude and despair - opinion

BY CINDY SENI — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:24:06 GMT

I now have an immense gratitude for life (thank you, God) and for having been given another chance. But in parallel, I also have a deep sense of despair for the future that didn’t exist before.

Editor's Notes: Israel's election exposes deep political divisions after Gantz withdrawal - comment

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:59:19 GMT

Here is my request, the only one I’ll make before the polls open. Give yourself permission to notice one thing that complicates your choice.