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.

  IDF reserve soldiers and Orthodox Jews reading from a Torah scroll at dawn.

Torah project marks Israel's journey since October 7 atrocities

This nationwide project brought together victims, soldiers, and leaders, embodying Jewish resilience one year after tragedy.

By HAIM TAIB
07/10/2024

We must never forget the hostages

One year after the Hamas massacre, Israel grapples with the ongoing war and international indifference.

By WILLIAM C. DAROFF
07/10/2024
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Israeli deterrence is limited against terrorist organizations

Historical experience shows that deterrence from an established army against a terrorist organization, guerrilla fighters, or national liberation movements is always limited.

By DAN SAGIR
07/10/2024

Inside Israel's fight for survival one year later

"October 7 changed my perception of human evil."

By CAROLE NURIEL
07/10/2024

A letter to Israel from Ukraine

"Now, more than ever, it is imperative that the international community come together to eradicate this unbridled aggression."

By YEVGEN KORNIYCHUK
07/10/2024

How October 7 transformed an Emmy winning actress into an activist

The writer, a three-time Emmy Award-winning actress and producer, reveals her unexpected journey after the Hamas attacks, uniting Christians and Jews against rising hate.

By PATRICIA HEATON
07/10/2024
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Israeli, US gov'ts ignore that they have lost the trust of the public

Trust is a foundation of our society and economy. People are trusting. But lie to them, cheat them, deceive them, manipulate them – and their trust is gone.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
07/10/2024

Where do we go from here? 7 new realities post-Oct. 7

I think that to know where we are going, we need to understand what changed. Let’s begin with what is in close proximity. 

By RAPHAEL SHUCHAT
06/10/2024

October's defining dates

The back-to-back anniversaries — October 6 (Yom Kippur War) and October 7 — beg for comparison.

06/10/2024

A year after October 7: Where does Israel go from here?

Will we let the political vitriol of the last 20 years destroy our nation and again bring us to the brink, or will we forge a new way forward?

By DONI FOGEL
06/10/2024
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