Israeli Palestinian Conflict

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

In total, more than 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorist attacks, which included suicide bombings, shootings, stabbings, and car ramming.

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.
The flags of Israel and Palestine are seen on a map of the Middle East (illustrative)

Two states is not enough: Palestinians need sovereignty, Israelis need security - opinion

Jews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Israeli border with Gaza, in southern Israel, July 19, 2026

Only 17% of Israelis, 21% of Palestinians believe peaceful coexistence is possible, poll finds

The IDF conducts large-scale anti-illegal immigration operations in the West Bank on July 26, 2026.

There is no military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion


Israel’s strategic and diplomatic posture: A time of opportunity and risk - opinion

The lack of a coherent strategic vision is steadily eroding Israel's gains, which can only be preserved through diplomacy.

 DEMONSTRATORS call for the release of the hostages, outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, this past Saturday night. No serious diplomatic breakthrough is possible while hostages remain in captivity, the writer asserts.

Zionism isn’t the problem – it’s the foundation for peace - opinion

Zionism is a peaceful ideology built on a Jewish tradition that seeks peace among all people. Given the chance, with a pragmatic and reasonable Palestinian leadership, Israel will end the conflict.

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall

EU cancels €3 million heritage grant for Moroccan Jewish community amid Gaza war - report

“The timing was not neutral. It followed the military confrontation and shifts in European positions on Israel. The message is clear, Jewish is political, and political is unacceptable."

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

US warns against attending UN conference on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution

This comes after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested his country could recognize a Palestinian State.

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at the White House, in Washington, June 9, 2025.

Huckabee: US no longer endorses Palestinian state, can be formed 'elsewhere' in Middle East

Huckabee added that the United States no longer wholeheartedly endorses an independent state for Palestinians, saying he "does not think" the issue remains a US policy.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee​​ takes part in a ceremony at the Tower of David, in the Old City of Jerusalem, June 1, 2025

Brick by brick: The power of one in today’s fight for Jewish resilience - opinion

'The individual should never underestimate the power they have to make a difference.'

 An illustrative image of a man holding an Israeli flag.

Everyone is paying the price for Netanyahu's obsession with power - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his current government are the obstacles to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem.

Azealia Banks: 'I'm a Zionist, no black person should be supporting Palestine'

In a series of posts on X/Twitter, the rapper asserted her highly controversial opinions, including that the Middle East has high rates of inbreeding.

Azealia Banks performs in London, England, Jan. 27, 2019.

US firmly rejects France's attempt to recognize Palestinian state at UN

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot delivered a speech reiterating the country's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging "the implementation of a two-state solution."

US firmly reject France's attempt to recognize Palestinian state at UN.

Letters to the Editor May 21, 2025: The purpose intended

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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