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.

  Mosab Abu Toha denying that Emily Damari should be classified as a hostage.

Pulitzer Prize shows Hamas continues to control Gaza war's narrative

Mosab Abu Toha's Pulitzer Prize win is problematic in light of antisemitic statements made by the Gazan writer.

17/05/2025

Missing in action: Where are the Jewish organizations?

Once, Jewish students boldly defended Israel in Europe’s streets and campuses. Today, well-funded Jewish organizations are nowhere to be found as anti-Israel forces dominate.

17/05/2025
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi debates in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024

Karhi's media reform in Israel mirrors Orban's in Hungry, could be political overreach

Karhi's new media upheaval could punish outlets critical of the government and benefit entities that are close to it.

By DAVID WERTHEIM
16/05/2025

Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer

If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.

Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel

Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
16/05/2025

Excluded from the new Middle East, Israel’s military edge faces danger

Israel helped shape this new Middle East. But now, it’s not even in the room.

16/05/2025

Netanyahu’s climb and collapse: Diplomacy, power, and miscalculation

Benjamin Netanyahu rose as a skilled statesman but fell due to political missteps and strained US ties, failing to navigate Palestinian realities and shifting American politics.

My Word: Between songs and homecomings

Supernova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael’s participation in Eurovision symbolizes Israeli resilience amid hostility.

Editor's Notes: The missing face in Israel's war - Where is the IDF spokesman?

The absence of IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin from Israel’s public messaging has created a dangerous vacuum in a time of war.

16/05/2025

What we forgot in the name of being right

We no longer speak across differences. We reduce people to positions. We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other. The results aren’t abstract; they are real, visible, and dangerous.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
15/05/2025
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