Independence
America at 250: The promise of equality is still worth defending - editorial
As America marks 250 years, its unfinished promise of equality can offer Israel the lesson that democracies endure when citizens defend their ideals while demanding better from their country.
Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says
DPP’s WHO participation attempt doomed to fail - opinion
Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion
Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion
Beyond security, Israel must serve as an anchor for Jewish identity, culture, and global engagement.
Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis
Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.
Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada
The Trump administration held covert meetings with Alberta separatists seeking financial backing for an independence referendum, according to The Financial Times.
Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown
Pro-Scottish independence accounts on X abruptly stopped posting after Iran shut down internet access, fueling claims they were Iranian bots interfering in UK politics, The Telegraph reported.
UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis
The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.
Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis
Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri calls for a separate region in southern Syria, seeking autonomy after sectarian violence, with Israeli support amid rising tensions in the region.
Exclusive: Benjamin Netanyahu's 4th of July message to the American people
Freedom is the most precious gift humanity will ever know. And freedom isn’t free. You have to be willing to fight for it.
Letters to the Editor, May 24 2024: Yes we do
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Reflecting on Israel's 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations amid Israel-Hamas war
Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations are subdued amid the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and war in Gaza, with somber reflections and scaled-back events.
How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities
Jewish congregations worldwide adjust Israel's Independence Day celebrations amid Israel-Hamas conflict, addressing complex feelings with ceremonies focusing on democracy and unity.