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.

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

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

09/05/2025

President Trump, do not empower our mutual enemy, Iran

This is not just “a very important time for Iran,” as the president states. On these talks could rest the future of peace in the region, and the diminishing of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The RFK Jr. I know: An American patriot, and a dear friend of Israel

In March 2025, RFK referred to student protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza as 'antisemitism' and the product of 'woke cancel culture.'

By JOSEPH SCUTTS
08/05/2025

Post-Oct. 7 literature: Bearing witness, preserving memory, resisting erasure

'On October 7, the progressive Left went from ‘believe women’ to ‘believe fascists.’ They took Hamas at its word over the testimonies of raped women.'

By BONNIE K. GOODMAN
08/05/2025

UK Parliamentary Group presents the unvarnished truth on October 7

They wanted to kill and kidnap young people and babies, and even brought incubators across the border. For targeted houses, they knew which side of the bed the husband and wife slept on.

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.

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