Jerusalem post opinion

How Israel’s and America’s enemies weaponize the New York Times’ prestige - opinion

Enemy governments do not merely quote the Times; they convert its institutional authority and standing into an American credential for claims against the United States and its allies.

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.
Israelis do yoga at an underground garage, used as a public shelter, in Tel Aviv during the Israel-US war with Iran. March 17. 2026.

We need to stop using the word 'resilience' to describe Israel, here's why

IDF operates in West Bank, September 9, 2025.

Why Smotrich’s 82% sovereignty plan over the West Bank is not enough - opinion

 IDF SPOKESMAN Daniel Hagari speaks to the media, displaying an Iranian ballistic missile which was retrieved from the Dead Sea after Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel in April. The media must ask the tough questions, demand accountability, and avoid simply amplifying official narratives.

We must thank Hagari's resilience and voice in Israel's hardest days - editorial


Iran-GCC ‘naval alliances’ could put maritime security at risk - opinion

The most likely outcome to anticipate is the establishment of procedural arrangements centered around regulatory agreements and understandings.

 MEMBERS OF the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy participate in an exercise in southern Iran – in this picture obtained in January.

Grapevine June 21st, 2023: Trauma diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 RESIDENTS’ WIVES Olena Zelenska and Michal Herzog are mutually amused

Letters to the Editor: May 24: Disdain and disrespect

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Security and safety for Arab citizens should be a basic right -editorial

Campaigns to halt the rising homicide rate within the Arab sector should not be motivated by fear of terrorism.

 Police and Magen David Adom (MDA) personnel are on the scene of a shooting attack in Lod, Israel, on July 9, 2022.

Letters to the Editor May 22, 2023: Hacking and theft

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Independence in Gaza means terror groups have more to lose - opinion

Hamas has also discreetly signaled to Iran that Hamas needs to be taken into consideration before escalations are embarked upon.

 A MURAL in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, depicts Hamas fighters firing rockets.

We need to develop a spiritual toolbox for redemption - opinion

Abraham’s call to leave a culture steeped in idol worship was a call to leave all that was familiar to him.

 LEONARD COHEN similarly noticed in Canada in 1964 that “we no longer believe we are holy... there is an absence of God in our midst.”

What lies ahead after Trump’s verdict? - opinion

Some GOP members of Congress even view the verdict as a hurdle to Trump’s return to the White House.

 Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks, ahead of delivering remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 4, 2023

The flag serves different causes for different groups - opinion

While the procession usually goes by relatively peacefully, it takes thousands of policemen to keep peace and order.

 PROTESTERS AGAINST funding for ultra-Orthodox political parties argue with haredi counter-demonstrators in Bnei Brak, last Wednesday.

The state needs to improve dialogue with the municipalities - opinion

Should the state choose to promote the decentralization of powers for the local municipalities it will discover that solutions will emerge from the local government.

 HIZKY SIVAK of the Emek Hefer Regional Council is removed by security personnel from a stormy meeting and vote at the Knesset Finance Committee on the Arnona Fund, last Monday.