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.

Should Gaza be governed by an international player after Hamas?

International governance in Gaza could bring stability after Hamas’s defeat.

Ignoring Kanye West’s antisemitism is dangerous – silence is complicity

Kanye West’s antisemitic rhetoric highlights the urgent need to fight hate.

By ANAT VIDOR
19/02/2025
  A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

New program helps address mental health stigma in Israel’s haredi community

A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.

By STUART KATZ , ZVIKA ORR
19/02/2025

Kol Israel calls for unity in WZO elections amid Orthodox-liberal tensions

Kol Israel pushes for Jewish unity, innovation, and an end to religious divides in WZO elections.

19/02/2025

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government?

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

By SHAHAF ZAMIR
19/02/2025

How does Netanyahu measure up to history?

What Netanyahu’s plan was all along, considering the war was 13 months old by the time Trump was reelected?

Israel and global Jewish communities need a new era of philanthropy

In the aftermath of Oct 7, it became clear that traditional philanthropic systems, both in Israel and across the global Jewish Diaspora, were ill-prepared for the challenge we faced.

18/02/2025

America’s democracy is at a crossroads, a collapse could have global impact

As we watch this unfold, we must remember that democracy isn’t just a system of government – it’s a daily practice of civic engagement and responsible citizenship.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
18/02/2025
Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel’s mental health crisis: Fear and blame won’t fix it

Instead of fixating on incomplete statistics, we need to focus on practical reforms that will make a real difference.

By GILA TOLUB
18/02/2025

Has the time finally come? Israeli tourism in Saudi Arabia

The time is now to take that giant step in making tourism and Mount Sinai a powerful bridge for peace between our two great and ancient nations.

By HARRY H. MOSKOFF
18/02/2025
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