Zvika Klein

Zvika Klein is the Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and the paper's former Jewish World analyst. He's considered one of the world's top journalists specializing in Jewish Diaspora affairs. Klein was formerly a correspondent for Israel's Makor Rishon and Maariv newspapers.

In 2015, Klein's article, titled "10 hours of fear and loathing in Paris" became viral, and his video, showing a 10-hour walk in Paris wearing a Kippah, received millions of views. 

Born in Chicago, Klein made aliyah to Israel as a child. He served as advisor to Israel's president's office on Israel-Jewish diaspora relations and received 3 journalism awards: “B’nai B’rith World Center Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportaģe” in 2013 and 2019, and JDC 2014 Smolar Journalism Award.


We face the same enemies—Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian proxies—and we lean on the same pillars of freedom.’ Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, Argentine Ambassador to Israel in his Jerusalem residence on Thursday.

Editor's Notes: Could the Abraham Accords get a Latin twist? Argentina's amb. says yes

 ISRAELIS MARCH for the release of hostages, near the home of Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, in Jerusalem, on Wednesday. The protesters carried a sign calling for their release.

Editor's Notes: Dermer’s hush-hush tactics deepen crisis of trust

 Police officers work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.

‘Dozens of anti-Jewish terror plots have been foiled,' JFNA chief warns after Washington murders


Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform

Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.

Governor Amir Yaron at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, May 2025.

Editor's Notes: Palestinian clans are looking to join Abraham Accords after Oct. 7 - comment

After October 7, some Palestinian clans are considering entering the Abraham Accords and changing the face of the Middle East.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein speaks with Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York.

Editor's Notes: The missing face in Israel's war - Where is the IDF spokesman? - comment

The absence of IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin from Israel’s public messaging has created a dangerous vacuum in a time of war.

 A CARTOONIST published a parody of ‘Where’s Waldo?,’ rebranded in Hebrew as ‘Where’s Effie?’, offering a ‘draft notice’ to anyone who could find him.

Editor's Notes: Hypocrisy of silence on Kashmir’s massacre and the West’s moral failure - comment

We must be vocal in supporting India’s right to defend itself. We must push for international condemnation of Pakistan’s terror infrastructure.

 People carry the body of Vinay Narwal, a Navy officer, who was killed in a suspected militant attack near Pahalgam in south Kashmir, for his 'last rites' in Karnal in the northern state of Haryana, India, April 23, 2025.

I'm not afraid of Hamas, I'm afraid of us: Internal divisions make the enemy win – comment

Some citizens believe we have lost the war; some believe that it has not begun. But internal division will ruin us, and our soldiers deserve better.

 Protesters seen at Begin gate in Tel Aviv for a hostage release deal on May 3, 2025.

With Netanyahu’s ear, this Orthodox mother sparks a Zionist rebellion 

“This isn’t about left versus right, this is about whether Jews have the right to live in their land. Period.” - Tila Falic Levi

 Tila Falic Levi overlooking The Temple Mount.

Children of October 7 will remember our response, Israel Prize winner tells 'Post' - exclusive

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Israel Prize laureate Ronny Douek discusses his new foundation, the future of civil society, and why universal national service must be Israel’s next mission.

 ISRAEL PRIZE laureate Ronny Douek sat down with the ‘Post’ to discuss launching – for the second time since October 7 – a NIS 100 million fund to rebuild the social systems he says are essential for Israel’s future.

Trump's cabinet reshuffle: Good for Israel at UN, not so clear on Hamas, Iran - analysis

Both jobs in the hands of one person are not only unconventional but borderline unworkable. The responsibilities of these two roles often conflict.

 US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and national security advisor Mike Waltz over a backdrop

Editor's Notes: They broke me. That’s when I knew I’d never leave Israel

Golda Meir said it best: “We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs – we have no place to go.”

 AT MY lowest point, I found clarity: Israel is my choice – again and again.

Trump will bring ‘biblical’ Middle East peace, US ambassador tells 'Post' - comment

EDITOR'S NOTES: "My prayer is that during my time here, we’ll see the children of Jews, Muslims, and Christians walk the streets of Jerusalem in peace," Huckabee said.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the Western Wall, April 18, 2025.