Zionism

The sky is no longer silent: Antisemitism persists, but Jews are no longer defenseless - opinion

For the first time in centuries, Jews are not merely subjects of history but active participants within it.

|ByMOSHE TARAGIN
THEODOR HERZL, the solution appeared straightforward. Pictured: Theodor Herzl’s portrait on the 100-lira note (preceding the shekel), 1965
Jewish book lovers gather at the Jewish Book Council's offices in Manhattan, July 19, 2023.

Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’

A new open letter signed by 42 authors argues that the Jewish Book Council, which was founded in 1925, should commit itself more to spotlighting Jewish voices who disagree with traditional Zionism.

|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Green Party leader Zack Polanski speaks during the launch of the local election campaign in London, England, April 9, 2026.

Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel

“It is outrageous that Israel is still enjoying diplomatic and trade privileges from the international community," said Polanski during his party's local election campaign.

|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.

Let’s build King David’s Zion, not some Super-Sparta - opinion

Israel mustn’t become Super-Sparta, featuring muscle-bound warriors with coarsened souls, and paralyzed consciences.

|ByGIL TROY

Time to implement Ben-Gurion’s vision: Litani River is Israel's natural northern border - opinion

The very founder of the State of Israel understood what we are painfully relearning today through war and bloodshed: the Litani River is the only defensible northern border for the Jewish state.

MARCH 14, 2026ByAVI ABELOW
An illustrative image of Louaize in southern Lebanon.

Meet Anat Vidor’s vision for World WIZO

‏As president of one of the world’s largest Zionist women’s movements, Vidor is focused on strengthening WIZO as a global force for Jewish resilience, civilian strength, and fierce Zionist leadership

MARCH 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH WIZO
Anat Vidor, president of World WIZO. Her family history is etched onto Israel’s streets and institutions.

Argentina's Milei says 'proud to be the most Zionist president in the world' at Yeshiva University

"Hoppe is bothered that I am a strong supporter of Israel," Milei told the audience.

MARCH 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Argentinian President Javier Milei addresses and Audience at Yeshiva University on March 9, 2026.

An identity forged in fire: A Zionist answer to Iran's unity question - opinion

In the face of violence and loss, Iranians are uniting across differences to reclaim their country and future.

MARCH 9, 2026ByKHOSRO ISFAHANI
Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

What history teaches about October 7, according to Rafael Medoff

A renowned historian’s scholarly work examines alarming trends to watch out for.

MARCH 8, 2026ByATARA BECK
Cars belonging to Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak members were also mutilated on Oct. 7, 2023.

From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist

A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.

MARCH 8, 2026ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Larry Liss.

Will the Gulf adopt Sadat’s strategic framework? - opinion

Like Sadat in 1977, Gulf rulers may conclude that diplomacy serves their national interests.

MARCH 3, 2026ByZAKI SHALOM
Family group photos of all the participating members during the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit (ASEAN-GCC Summit) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 20, 2023

When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion

First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.

MARCH 1, 2026ByBARBARA SOFER
Raising their flags in berets.

Why I'm proud to be a Zionist living in the State of Israel - opinion

From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.

MARCH 1, 2026ByURI PILICHOWSKI
A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

Has Zionism grown too bureaucratic for its moment of crisis? - opinion

Are growing administrative structures strengthening its mission – or quietly weakening it at a moment of historic vulnerability?

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByADAM SCOTT BELLOS
DELEGATES, OBSERVERS, staff, and others associated with Kol Israel gather at the World Zionist Congress last week. The Zionist institutions should be forums for visionary debate, says the writer.