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.

We are being played by our enemies, politicians, and even ourselves

When enemies use psychological tactics, their motives are easier to spot.

Putin, unlike Trump, actually wants a war

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Historians will wonder where Trump's antiwar attitude came from, and how it can be reconciled with Trump’s image as an aspiring fascist. 

Ethiopia needs honest dialogue, not inflammatory rhetoric

The increase of genocide accusations in Ethiopian politics serves extremist agendas while real solutions lie in the country's ongoing national dialogue process.

By TESFAYE YETAYEH
30/05/2025

A-G's judicial overreach is undermining Israel's democracy

Two recent legal decisions highlight the deep and systemic challenges Israel faces. We cannot ignore what they reflect about the current state of governance.

30/05/2025

Golan, Olmert's comments are making it easier to arrest IDF soldiers abroad

Yair Golan and Ehud Olmert's statements may have concrete consequences in the growing international legal campaign against Israel.

Grapevine, May 30, 2025: Lives in limbo

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Editor's Notes: Dermer’s hush-hush tactics deepen crisis of trust

Dermer is not a member of Knesset, and the “ministry” he heads is less a bureaucracy than a two-room hub tucked inside the Prime Minister’s Office. 

30/05/2025

My Word: The virtues and vices of the virtual world

Artificial intelligence programs are so prevalent that when I called up Word to write this column, an AI prompt immediately suggested: “Describe what you want to write.”

Israelis must remember to consume media wisely

Consume media, especially social media, wisely, and notice if those appearing in the videos represent the broader group or not.

Trump says Harvard antisemitism must be held accountable with funding

Trump's instincts are right about how big government and big education have gone too far. But his suggested remedies can also be too much.

By DEBRA J. SAUNDERS/ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL/TNS
29/05/2025
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