Opinion

Jerusalem Post's talented team of journalists provides insight into their work presented in the opinion section. This section highlights the beliefs and values that experienced writers who are witnessing the Middle East turmoil unfold. Their first hand encounters with world leaders have shaped their opinions and world views to be shared on this page.

America cannot preach human rights while Jewish blood stains its capital

The Washington shooting was not 'gun violence' – it was the logical endpoint of years of antisemitic incitement.

Yuval Raphael's Eurovision rise echoes Elphaba's defiance in Wicked

Yuval Raphael defied gravity May 17 in much the same motif the fictional character, Elphaba in Wicked, has been defying gravity since 2003.

By SHELDON FREEDMAN
25/05/2025

The 'fig leaf' that hid Arab regime failures and seriously harmed the Palestinian cause

Post-1948, Arab regimes weaponized the Palestinian cause. Lacking organic legitimacy, they turned anti-Israel hostility into a survival mechanism.

For Jews, the Palestinian flag doesn't symbolize peace - only October 7

The Palestinian flag represents October 7. It represents a desire to wipe out the Jewish people and erase the Jewish state.

By HAYIM LEITER
25/05/2025

How can we connect and nurture Jewish communities outside of major cities?

When Jews living in small, rural, and remote communities don’t feel connected to the larger community, they are often left with a worrying sense of alienation.

By RACHEL ISAACS
25/05/2025

Trump's new Middle East leaves Israel out - and it's a wake up call

The Israel-US relationship has always rested on two pillars: effective political organizing by American Jews and smart Israeli strategies that align with core American interests.

By BARAK SELLA
25/05/2025

A generation without a degree is the real danger to the future labor market

Invest in your future and choose a recognized academic track that will not only give you the immediate tools but also a firm foundation for long-term development.

Who should you trust on Israel's war with Hamas? Experts, not internet pundits

The discerning person will strive to ensure they are learning from insightful experts with personal experience.

Akin to Stockholm syndrome: How trauma and coercion influence aid work in Gaza

UN reports lack balance, fueling reasonable accusations that its workers had become psychologically influenced by the realities on the ground in Gaza.

By MICHAEL J SALAMON , LOUIS LIBIN
25/05/2025
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