The Jerusalem Post states: “As the rest of the world grows unthinkably tolerant of Hamas, its military wing, Izzadin Kassam, has been officially branded a terrorist organization by Egypt,” and declares: “This is a milestone decision and not only because it marks the first time an Arab country dares come out against a ‘Palestinian resistance’ setup dedicated to combat Israel.” The editor asserts: “Cairo has confirmed openly and boldly what foreign governments and overseas media all know but prefer to whitewash – Hamas has turned Gaza into a nerve center for terrorism, and not exclusively against Israel,” and concludes: “For telling it like it is, Egypt surely deserves no rebuke but the gratitude of the international community.”

Haaretz believes that despite the resignation of Professor William Schabas’ from his post as head of the UN panel to investigate the war in Gaza, Israel is nevertheless “obligated to investigate its conduct during Gaza war.” The editor states that “One can argue over the importance of cooperating with international institutions, but there's no disputing that Israelis are entitled to receive a detailed report of the inquiries' results,” and asserts: “The change in the UN inquiry’s leadership will not absolve Israel from its obligation to investigate the events.”

Yediot Aharonot opines that “The world is helpless against jihad,” and adds: “After 9/11, it seemed the world would be never be the same, that it was waking up, beginning to understand; but jihad has become stronger and more murderous, and the free world is even more powerless.” The editor is hopeful that the free world will eventually sober up, and concludes: “Let’s hope that by the time that happens, it won't be too late.”

Yisrael Hayom points out that despite the importance of the Joint Arab List, a bloc comprised of the four Arab parties that is projected as being the fourth-largest faction in the Knesset after the forthcoming elections, its voice is “nearly nonexistent in the Hebrew-language media.” The author calls on the media to provide coverage of the bloc’s positions on various core issues, and asserts: “The biggest loser in the Arab list remaining unknown is the Israeli public, which deserves a more pluralistic, serious media.”

Globes op-ed was not available today.