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.

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Lag Ba’omer celebrates life with carob, haircuts, and bonfires

The Lag Ba’omer tradition of children playing with bows and arrows is associated with the Bar Kochba revolt. Rabbi Akiva’s students likely died fighting the Romans, not from the plague.

 Syrian security forces check vehicles at the entrance of Druze town of Sahnaya, Syria, May 1, 2025.

The Druze in the crossfire

The rise of extremist forces in Syria under the new regime of Ahmed al-Sharaa poses a direct threat to regional stability and border security.

By GADEER KAMAL-MREEH
08/05/2025

Reporter's Notebook: Hundreds stranded at airports as prices remain sky-high

Hundreds of people found themselves stuck in airports across Europe and Israel – some with no assistance and others facing exorbitant costs.

TV Abraham: Shaping the Strategic & Economic Future of the Abraham Accords

In a world of complex challenges and rapid transformation, TV Abraham provides depth, clarity, and vision, helping guide their continued success and their impact in the Middle East

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, attend a protest calling for their r

Gov't withholding information from hostage families is unjust

It's not okay for the hostage families to learn updates about their loved ones from an offhand comment by Trump or a whispered remark by the PM's wife.

 View of an empty classroom at a school in Givatayim, during a teacher's strike, on May 6, 2025

Jewish schools around the world face historic opportunity amid enrollment wave

The power of the Jewish education system is being revealed. Jewish schools, where hundreds of thousands of Jewish children around the world currently study, have become an anchor.

By HANA DORSMAN
08/05/2025
  An Israeli women places her vote in a ballot box (illustrative)

It is time for women to run the Israeli government

Men are really not capable of leading us right now. Let’s just give the reins of leadership over to the women. There are several potential candidates.

A transparent market will enhance Haifa Bayport in delivering more benefits to Israelis

In the past three years, Bayport has managed 1.9 million TEUs, created over 500 local jobs, and paid NIS 230 in royalties to the Israeli government.

By XIAO JUNZHENG
08/05/2025

Herzl's dynasty is gone, but his heirs are the Israeli people

Theodor Herzl died at 44. His heart could not withstand intense journalistic work together with the demands of promoting his vision - though the Zionist movement offered to pay him a salary.

By TOVA HERZL
08/05/2025

Is Lebanon dismantling Hezbollah? Beware of premature conclusions

The Lebanese president reportedly stated on April 16 that he plans to disarm Hezbollah this year, to which the terror group responded with a firm 'No.'

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