Criticism of Israel

When all criticism looks like hostility, both sides lose to their extremes - opinion

Israel must distinguish between legitimate criticism and campaigns aimed at denying its legitimacy – and its serious critics have a responsibility to make the same distinction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026|ByPNINA SHARVIT BARUCH

Protesters in Switzerland hold a banner reading: ‘Sanction Israel, End Complicity,’ in June. Israel should confront actors who seek its elimination, expose factual distortions, and challenge the misuse of legal and historical terminology.

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German high court rules comparing Israel to Nazi Germany is protected speech

A German appeals court acquitted a woman who compared Israel to Nazi Germany online, ruling that the posts were protected expression and did not meet the legal threshold for incitement.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London, March 24, 2025.

Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion

A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.

AUGUST 21, 2025|ByRABBI ELIEZER SIMCHA WEISS

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Sa'ar: Europe needs to decide if it is on Israel's or radical Islam's side

This was in response to Danish PM Frederiksen telling Jyllands-Posten that Netanyahu is personally a problem and that Israel is going too far. Sa'ar called this 'disrespectful to Israeli democracy.'

AUGUST 19, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Attorney Dershowitz files sworn statement denying sex claims

Dershowitz filed the statement in Florida federal court on Monday night, along with a motion to join in a lawsuit brought against the US government by Dershowitz's accuser.

JANUARY 6, 2015ByREUTERS

Pro-rightist singer Zilber gets downgraded award, touching off firestorm in Israel

Ariel Zilber accepts prestigious award from recording association, but not before his prize was downgraded.

FEBRUARY 4, 2014ByARIEL ZILBER (JPOST.COM STAFF)