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.

'Free Palestine'? Snow White should keep her poisoned apples to herself

We would like to believe that life is like Walt Disney film, where villains can suddenly disappear and good people live happily ever after. But we know the reality in the Middle East a bit better.

By ANAT VIDOR
08/04/2025
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan

Anti-reason in Israel’s defense policy: Addressing the Jihadist threat

To deal successfully with jihadist enemies that seek “power over death,” Israel’s only prudential strategy should be based on a deeper understanding of the enemy's anti-reason.

Is authenticity at risk in Canada? The struggle of Jewish identity in Montreal

Before, my identity comfortably combined being Jewish, queer, alternative, and a Montrealer; Now, those identities feel like they’re at odds.

By EDEN KOJDAN
08/04/2025

The Passover mindset: From chametz to freedom

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

The IDF must be more transparent when innocent Gazans are killed

The IDF's zigzag on the killing of 14 Red Cross workers proves the need for transparency during the fog of the Israel-Hamas War.

Qatargate raises unsettling questions over Netanyahu’s close entourage

Although no claims have been made that Yonatan Urich or Eli Feldstein caused any security damage to Israel, the irregular nature of their employment and activities raises concerns.

Chinese amb. to 'Post': Israel-China tech collaboration benefits all humanity

With the support and impetus of intergovernmental projects, people-to-people technological innovation cooperation between China and Israel has flourished.

By XIAO JUNZHENG
07/04/2025

When the opposition becomes the enemy: How the US, Israel are failing at democracy

Consent of the governed comes at the ballot box, but effective governance depends on the support of ALL the people. Democracy will hold only if the opposition can be successful in this effort.

Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy

Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?

The Indian Jewish journey to Israel: A story of return, not invasion

For the Jews of India, Israel was not viewed as a foreign land to colonize but rather as the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.

By PAUSHALI LASS
07/04/2025
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