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.

Israel deserves leaders that can take part in its great tragedies

Notably absent at the Bibas funerals were Israel’s leaders, though those who were present were there as individual citizens, not as representatives of the state.

The West is colonizing the Palestinian cause

The West has sabotaged Palestinian lives and injected the belief that Israel is to blame.

27/02/2025

Trump is throwing Ukraine under the bus

In the give-and-take of negotiations, Trump expects Zelensky to do all the giving and Putin and Trump the taking.

An antisemites guide to selling Jew-hatred to the masses

Antisemitism is an amorphous, intangible, and extremely malleable force that not only permeates its way into virtually every significant movement and political zeitgeist.

By WILLEM HART
27/02/2025

The United States' flip-flopped policy on Russia-Ukraine

It is morally unacceptable to tell Ukraine if they want US support to continue they need to make a deal to pay the US back for what has already been supplied.

By SHERWIN  POMERANTZ
27/02/2025

Hamas dropped its victim narrative with sadistic hostage releases

Hamas has been trading in its long-nurtured victim status in favor of a gloating, sadistic, and would-be murderous image.

What we can learn from Blue Zones: A simple, affordable path to a healthier life

Sure, going to the gym is beneficial. But it seems that it is the most basic, inexpensive and simple habit that brings good health.

Reporter’s Notebook: Bibas’ funeral procession at Rishon LeZion

At such an event, there is no shortage of things to photograph, but a lot of the time, I felt compelled to keep my camera at my side and watch the moments with my own eyes. 

Broken hearts in Israel with an unbroken spirit

The funeral procession itself was proof that the nation’s spirit had not broken. If it had, people would not have poured into the streets as they did.

26/02/2025

Standing in silence: Israel gathers for the Bibas family

Because when a mother and her children are stolen from their home and returned in death, we do not look away.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
26/02/2025
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