Peace

Europe must not abandon Palestinians who speak for peace - opinion

Supporting Palestinians should never mean ignoring Palestinians who oppose Hamas.

|ByMOHAMMED ALTOOLL
Israeli left-wing activists and Palestinians demonstrate against violence by extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank, near the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, east of Jerusalem, June 12, 2026.
An illustration picture shows Israeli passports in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

Israel's passport climbs to record high in Henley Passport Index despite conflicts

Israel's passport ranked 18th globally, its highest position since the ranking was launched 20 years ago, despite the country's low standing in the Global Peace Index.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

A rare chance for peace between Israel and Lebanon must not be missed - opinion

We write this from opposite sides of a border that has too often been defined by fear, conflict, and missed opportunities. Our experiences are different, but our hope is shared.

|ByAVITAL LEIBOVICH, AHMED
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured), at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

Lebanon's Aoun marks first trip to Trump's White House with Hezbollah disarmament plan - analysis

Aoun, who served as the commander of Lebanon's US-backed army before being elected president last year, is the first Lebanese head of state in nearly 20 years to visit the White House.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks

According to police statements, the victims were meeting relatives of a bandit leader in an attempt to broker peace and ease restrictions on movement imposed on the community.

JUNE 9, 2026ByREUTERS
An empty street in the Esinle community, where pupils and teachers were abducted in a large-scale school attack, in Oyo State, Nigeria, June 2, 2026.

The new Israel and the new Palestine: ‘Kairos’ and peace in the Middle East - opinion

True peace is not a static political treaty; it is a dynamic, evolutionary process that creates the conditions for human flourishing, reflection, and moral perfection.

MAY 27, 2026ByW. JULIAN KORAB-KARPOWICZ
Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

Israel and the Middle East are one election away from peace - opinion

Under a different Israeli government, many things that appear impossible today could suddenly become politically possible.

MAY 23, 2026ByGERSHON BASKIN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Iran insists latest proposal is 'generous' despite Trump’s rejection

"Our demand is legitimate: we are calling for an end to the war" said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei.

MAY 11, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER
IRAN'S FOREIGN Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Macron’s diplomacy ahead of Paris conference raises bias concerns on Israel - opinion

Macron’s diplomatic messaging on the Middle East sparks debate over neutrality and double standards.

MAY 10, 2026ByDOV MAIMON
France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026.

Indus Waters Treaty abeyance after Pahalgam attack sparks India-Pakistan clash - opinion

Pakistan challenges India’s treaty suspension at the UN amid rising tensions between the countries.

MAY 5, 2026ByRAHUL PAWA
Indian security force personnel stand guard at the site of a suspected militant attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 24, 2025.

If the world spent even 10% on peace, everything could look so different - opinion

As nations pour resources into war, investment in peace remains negligible. A small shift in priorities could change the future far more than any weapon.

MAY 5, 2026ByCOLONEL (RET.) ADI BERSHADSKY
Demonstrators including Israeli and Palestinian activists take part in a demonstration in support of peace near the West Bank city of Jericho October 19, 2016

If you were a Palestinian, could you see a way forward for peace with Israel? - opinion

If we want a different future, Israelis must be willing to confront the possibility that, from the Palestinian perspective, the political horizon has effectively disappeared.

APRIL 30, 2026ByGERSHON BASKIN
Palestinian students hold signs demanding the reopening of the road to their school, which was closed by Israeli security forces in Khirbet Umm al-Khair in the village of Yatta, south of Hebron, April 26, 2026.

Gaza’s emerging third path: Civil opposition seeks alternative to Hamas, PA - opinion

There is an emerging civil and political alternative in Gaza led by independent activists, youth movements, and newly formed grassroots networks.

APRIL 29, 2026ByMOHAMMED ALTOOLL
YOUNG PALESTINIAN workers break up concrete while working on rubble in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Alex Sinclair: Why I wear my kippah with Israeli and Palestinian flags - opinion

We must hold multiple truths at the same time about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

APRIL 27, 2026ByALEX SINCLAIR
DR. ALEX Sinclair's kippah, after police cut off the Palestinian flag.