JPost Editorial

The Jerusalem Post's daily editorial brings readers our editorial staff's stance on the most important and interesting issues of the day in Israel and the Jewish world. The Jerusalem Post, founded as the Palestine Post by Gershon Agron in 1932, is Israel's best selling English newspaper and its most read website.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin greets US Vice President JD Vance after the vice president lands in Israel. October 21, 2025.

Israelis should welcome US engagement, but be wary of possible challenges - editorial

 The US-Israel rift: The American eagle and the lion of Zion (Illustrative).

Israel needs to take tough Gaza decisions which may test bonds of US relationship - editorial

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

Mamdani would disgrace NYC with refusal to condemn terror, only shows animus to Israel - editorial


We must stand united demanding return of the hostages, war against Hamas is ongoing - editorial

Now is not the time for infighting and the polarization that characterized the pre-October 7 atmosphere and undoubtedly contributed to Hamas concluding that the country was weakened and vulnerable.

Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as a hostage release is announced. October 09, 2025.

Israel’s struggle to recover its fallen hostages from Gaza - editorial

Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.

Hundreds attend the funeral procession of slain Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, September 1, 2025

Balancing joy with mourning: Simchat Torah is more complicated now - editorial

After two years of prayers, protests, and an unwavering determination that at times brought the country to a standstill, 20 families were made whole again.

Former hostage arrives in Sheba Medical Center, two years after being captured by Hamas,on October 13, 2025.

As the hostages return, what has Israel learned from the Gaza war? - editorial

After two long years of war, Israel is breathing a sigh of relief at the return of all of the hostages.

Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as a hostage release is announced. October 09, 2025.

The future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hinges on this deal - editorial

Washington’s 20-point outline envisions phased Israeli withdrawals, hostage releases, a humanitarian surge, and an eventual administrative mechanism for Gaza that is neither Hamas nor Israel.

A demonstrator holds a placard with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump in "Hostages square", after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 11, 2025.

A nation breathes again: Israel's gratitude amid hostage return - editorial

As Israel prepares for Shabbat, the nation expresses gratitude for the progress made in the hostage return deal and hopes for lasting peace.

Einav Zangauker at celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators sign deal freeing all hostages from Gaza, October 09, 2025.

How Israel can heal and remember October 7 two years later - editorial

The national October 7 commemoration ceremony was heartbreakingly beautiful, engaging, poignant, and everything a ceremony of this kind should be.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 05, 2025.

Israel's Christian friends have no qualms about standing by the Jewish people - editorial

Thousands of Christian pilgrims have arrived for the Feast of Tabernacles, showing no hesitation in supporting Israel during these trying times.

Members of Christians United for Israel march to show solidarity with Israel, in Jerusalem, in 2008; illustrative.

Two years on, Israeli society must not allow itself to forget the reckoning of Oct. 7 - editorial

The October 7 massacre forced Israeli society to confront an existential threat it had tried to avoid.

The remains of the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists when they infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023, near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, as seen on Jan. 4, 2024.

If an imperfect deal is what brings home the hostages, then we need to accept it - editorial

As Trump wrote, the operating logic at this stage must be to “get the hostages out safely and quickly,” without surrendering Israel’s core security requirements.

Activists protest outside the US Embassy TLV Branch calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump to end the Israel-Hamas War and return all hostages, September 29, 2025.