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.

Remembering the 24 living hostages still in Hamas captivity during Passover

We cannot normalize the hostages remaining in bondage this Passover. It was not normal in ancient Egypt, and not in modern-day Gaza.

Trump must flip the script at Iran talks and demand concrete actions

Global players want Trump to make a deal with Iran, but he must resist their efforts and push for real outcomes.

By AIDIN PANAHI
10/04/2025

Netanyahu’s triple humiliation: Tariffs, Iran, and Erdogan

Netanyahu missed the historic opportunity to launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and topple the regime during the transition from Biden to Trump.

By MEMI PEER
10/04/2025
US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Trump should not imitate Obama, repeating his presidential mistakes

The lessons from 2015 must be clear to avoid another disastrous deal. No negotiations should begin until Iran fully dismantles its nuclear program.

10/04/2025

Prizmah Jewish Day Schools propel Jewish story of Passover forward

'When you know who you are, you can be anything' is the central idea of the new promotional campaign by Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools.

By PAUL BERNSTEIN
10/04/2025

Fighting antisemitism is important, fostering Jewish leadership is crucial

Australia’s Jewish student union is wrapping up its annual leadership program, which encourages students to lead change in their communities and beyond.

Netanyahu must choose compromise to preserve Israel's democracy

Israel is consumed by an internal power struggle, with the Netanyahu, judiciary battle over the fate of Shin Bet at the center.

The Exodus is the Jews' foundational story

No other people have so unequivocally chosen a story of slavery and liberation as their defining national narrative.

By OFEK MEIR
10/04/2025

Neutralizing the ICC with a European non-collaboration pledge

Trump could secure an enforceable pledge from European countries never to collaborate with the ICC or with any lawfare efforts targeting the US or the Jewish state.

10/04/2025

Israeli CSOs: Ambassadors for peace, partnership to the Muslim world

These organizations can play an instrumental role in facilitating dialogue, fostering collaboration, and reshaping Israel’s global image and its relationships in the Muslim world.

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