Criticism of Israel

UK government legally challenged over IHRA antisemitism definition being adopted in British schools

The recommendation followed a review of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England which said schools and colleges across England must recognize antisemitism as a distinct category of harm.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
People attend a rally organised by Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.
Protesters in Switzerland hold a banner reading: ‘Sanction Israel, End Complicity,’ in June. Israel should confront actors who seek its elimination, expose factual distortions, and challenge the misuse of legal and historical terminology.PremiumPremium

When all criticism looks like hostility, both sides lose to their extremes - opinion

Israel must distinguish between legitimate criticism and campaigns aimed at denying its legitimacy – and its serious critics have a responsibility to make the same distinction

|ByPNINA SHARVIT BARUCH
Israel flag and Germany flag.

German high court rules comparing Israel to Nazi Germany is protected speech

A German appeals court acquitted a woman who compared Israel to Nazi Germany online, ruling that the posts were protected expression and did not meet the legal threshold for incitement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London, March 24, 2025.

Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion

A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.

|ByRABBI ELIEZER SIMCHA WEISS

Israel Bonds dinner raises $250 million in investments

13 honorees from the United States and Canada received the Israel67 Award in recognition of their exemplary efforts on behalf of Israel and their respective Jewish communities.

JANUARY 29, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
From left: Emcee comedian Elon Gold; Israel Bonds Vice President for Sales Stuart Garawitz; Bonds Chairman of the Board Richard Hirsch; Bonds President & CEO Izzy Tapoohi; Rabbi Marc Schneier and Gitty Schneier; Ambassador Ron Dermer and Rhoda Dermer; and performer Dudu Fisher.

Attorney Dershowitz files sworn statement denying sex claims

Dershowitz filed the statement in Florida federal court on Monday night, along with a motion to join in a lawsuit brought against the US government by Dershowitz's accuser.

JANUARY 6, 2015ByREUTERS
Famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz

Pro-rightist singer Zilber gets downgraded award, touching off firestorm in Israel

Ariel Zilber accepts prestigious award from recording association, but not before his prize was downgraded.

FEBRUARY 4, 2014ByARIEL ZILBER (JPOST.COM STAFF)
Israeli singer Ariel Zilber