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.

Is Trump's intel team prepared for the challenges of volatile Iran?

Whether this ambitious task is met will hinge on the team’s ability to navigate the complexities of the Iranian threat with precision, courage, and unwavering commitment.

07/01/2025

Thank Israel for no nuclear fears in post-Assad Syria

Thanks to Israel, the now-impending Syrian chaos may be deeply destabilizing, but it will plausibly be nonnuclear.

Knesset's streak of anti-democratic legislation goes against the public's will

Are Israelis interested in legislation that threatens to violate fundamental rights and undermine the functioning and independence of various institutions and organizations?

By ASIF EFRAT
07/01/2025

Blinken's comments on Hamas: Too little, too late

Blinken never seemed to find an occasion to speak in such a direct manner at an earlier stage when it might have made a difference.

By DAVID JABLINOWITZ
07/01/2025

Qaani in Baghdad: Mobilizing Iran’s terror axis against Israel

Qaani’s visit to Baghdad, far from signaling strength, reveals the regime’s desperation to cling to its crumbling empire.

06/01/2025

Hamas hostage video sparks urgent calls to secure a deal and save lives

A Hamas hostage video of Liri Albag has deepened calls for swift action, as her family’s plea underscores the emotional toll and fears of a fractured Israeli society amid prolonged negotiations.

 US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, last month.

Will Trump seize the opportunity for an Israel-Palestinian breakthrough?

Trump faces a pivotal choice as conflict dynamics shift, with rising regional pressures and growing calls for a two-state solution amid fears of further violence and lasting instability.

Pro-Palestinian supporters block doorways as they attach themselves using ‘sleeping dragon’ devices

We need to adjust our approach to Israel advocacy

The American Jewish community must rethink its strategy, shifting from reactive defenses to proactive, grassroots efforts that empower individuals and promote positive narratives about Israel.

By TODD L. PITTINSKY
06/01/2025
 TURKEY’S FOREIGN MINISTER Hakan Fidan meets with Syria’s de facto leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani in

Turkey's position boosted by HTS' coup in Syria

Turkey rises after Assad’s fall, aiming to shape Syria’s future and curb Kurdish autonomy.

(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, December 16, 2024

Netanyahu's hospital visit highlights Knesset drama amid coalition instability

Netanyahu's Knesset appearance after surgery highlights coalition fragility amid protests, Ben-Gvir’s rebellion, and opposition resistance, raising questions about Israel’s political stability.

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