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.

Removing Beirut's Iran ties will help Lebanon return to Riviera status

Almost a century since Gibran’s words and exactly 50 years after the start of the country’s civil war, it seems that Lebanon is still isolated.

By NAZEE MOINIAN
03/04/2025

If the US abandons Israel, an Israeli-Kurdish alliance will enhance regional security

With the US battling deepening social and political divisions, Israeli strategic planners must treat this scenario as a genuine possibility and prepare accordingly.

By LOQMAN RADPEY
03/04/2025

Israel's security is America's security. Americans should not ignore that

American regional security depends on Israel transforming its tactical victories against Hamas. The last thing Israel needs is internal strife that contributes to regional destabilization.

Will the US Supreme Court hold PLO-PA accountable for 'Pay-for-Slay' policy?

If the US Supreme Court affirms the constitutionality of PSJVTA, the decision would open the door for dozens of terror victims to sue the PLO-PA in US courts.

By MAURICE HIRSCH
03/04/2025

What’s Jewish about 'Signalgate?'- opinion

Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg is the latest in a long line of courageous and principled Jewish journalists

By STAN POLOVETS
02/04/2025
Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Israel

Shin Bet chief nomination chaos is symptomatic of a larger problem

At a time when Israel faces complex security challenges and growing regional uncertainty, such disarray in the PMO is more than regrettable – it is reckless.

Why Judaism warns against unanimous decisions in government

A decision made unanimously by a large group and which determines a person’s future is guided by external considerations rather than by the merits of the matter at hand.

By TOVA HERZL
02/04/2025

Turkey’s military expansion in Syria: A new threat to Israel’s security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call for Allah to "bring destruction upon Zionist Israel," underscores that a direct military clash is inevitable.

By SHAY GAL
02/04/2025

Fall of the Houthis under US strikes: A racing certainty

Initial American strikes have already eroded Houthi military capabilities while the Houthi leadership structure suffers from inherent weaknesses.

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