Jerusalem Conference

New Hope Minister:

'No to elections, they will lead to chaos'

Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton at the Jerusalem conference: I would like elections, but not right now, as they will only tear us apart from the inside.

MK Edelstein:

'Yellow badge in the Knesset crosses a red line'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on his decision not to allow the brother of a hostage to speak after wearing a yellow badge: I oppose the comparison between October 7 and the Holocaust.

Kiryat Shmona mayor:

'I will physically prevent residents from returning'

Avichai Stern, mayor of the northern Israel city of Kiryat Shmona, says that his residents will not be allowed to return to the city without a change in the security situation.

Ben-Gvir denies intention to leave government

The National Security Minister claims he is not currently planning to leave the government, but there are reasons for which he would.

Minister Sa'ar:

'I'm in favor of early elections, but after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the 21st Jerusalem Conference on the issue of control of Gaza after the war: We must realize the goal of destroying Hamas in order to have an alternative.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Unthinkable that during a war, haredim won't serve'

Former Justice Min. Ayelet Shaked says that passing humanitarian aid to Gaza is 'mother of all sins,' haredim should serve in IDF during wartime.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Jerusalem Conference about the attempt to pressure Israel into agreeing to a Palestinian state: ‘I would like to hear Benny Gantz object to this.’

Nobel Prize Winner:

'Hamas is playing the ultimatum game'

Nobel Prize Winner Professor Yisrael Aumann explains why Hamas is negotiating the way it is, and what the result is likely to be.

President Herzog:

'We must do everything possible to create unity'

President Isaac Herzog discusses the actions he has been taking to prevent the nation from returning to the public discourse of October 6th.

Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Malcom Hoenlein: 'A chance to see facts'

Malcom Hoenlein tells why the Jerusalem Conference in Manhattan will be the time to clarify the misinformation about Israel.

Jerusalem Conference in NYC

'What happens in Israel affects us'

JFNA President Eric Fingerhut tells why the USA should take an interest in the upcoming Jerusalem Conference in Manhattan.

'When you respect Jewish tradition, you get respected at the UN'

Former Amb. Danny Danon speaks about his new book and his tenure fighting for Israel at the UN at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference.

Cruz at Jerusalem Conference:

'Jerusalem must stay Israel's undivided capital'

Republican Senator stresses need to preserve Jerusalem as the "eternal and undivided capital of Israel."

Minister Matan Kahana:

The Slippery Slope of Divisiveness

Addressing the 19th Jerusalem Conference, Israel's Minister of Religious Services spoke against the rifts amongst the people of Israel.

Special interview:

Why was the Jerusalem Conference established?

Special interview with Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz, founder of Israel National News at the 19th Jerusalem Conference.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Director:

'New Aliyah Campus to Serve as Community Base for Olim'

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh: The momentum of Aliyah is increasing during the pandemic.

Yesha Council CEO has a reminder for Bennett

Yesha Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni attends Jerusalem Conference, calls on PM to protect Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem Prize awarded to former Minister Uri Ariel

Award was given for Ariel's many years of public service.

'Jerusalem is in a tremendous construction boom'

Jerusalem Mayor attends Jerusalem Conference, discusses plans to bring young people to Jerusalem and provide them with employment.

Live: Jerusalem Conference - summer 2021

President, PM, ministers and MKs participate in summer conference of B'Sheva newspaper and Arutz Sheva.

Shas leader Deri: "I've had it with Liberman"

Aryeh Deri talks about his political peers at the 18th Jerusalem conference in Sheva.

Rivlin: We have to get back to the politics of compromise

President at Jerusalem Conference recalls how the songs on Arutz Sheva 'connected Deganya to Beit El, Tel Aviv beaches to Etzion hills.'

Live: 18th Jerusalem Conference

Senior officials participate in annual conference of Besheva newspaper which takes place a week and a half before elections.

'Jews in Israel & America should get to know each other'

At the Jerusalem Conference, Eric Fingerhut speaks to Arutz Sheva about the relationship between Israeli and North American Jews.

Likud minister: 'Don't vote for Otzma Yehudit'

Min. Hotovely warns: 'We're close to a 61-MK government, a vote for Otzma Yehudit will put Benny Gantz in charge.'

Live: 17th Jerusalem Conference

Ahead of elections, a host of top officials take part in annual B'Sheva conference at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem.

'No right-wing minister would support a Palestinian state'

Yisrael Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council, discusses "Deal of the Century at the Besheva newspaper’s Jerusalem Conference.

Moshe Ya'alon:

'No chance for peace, most people moving rightward'

Former DM who joined Gantz party hopes another party will join them: 'I blocked Kerry plan to evacuate settlements in Jordan Valley.'

Chairman Smotrich:

'We haven't got luxury to afford losing one vote'

National Union Chair speaks at Jerusalem conference: 'It's time for concessions so we can unite, run together, including Otzma and Yishai.'

Bennett:

'The right is on the map - we're not going anywhere'

Minister explains decision to form New Right party, addresses US peace plan. "We will not enter government supporting a Palestinian state."

Liberman: 'We're living in a fool's paradise'

Former defense minister says Likud, religious Zionist parties are not acting like 'true' right-wing parties.

'Our goal is to bring youth to Jerusalem,' says Mayor

Jerusalem Mayor speaks about goals for city in 2019, including road improvements and bringing youth back to nation's capital.

Watch: Bennett, famed singer sing in memory of Ori

New Right chairman asked famous Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon to sing in memory of Ori Ansbacher at the opening of the Jerusalem Conference.

20.5% of Israeli Jews say PM doesn't have to resign if indicted

Survey indicates that only a small portion of the Jewish population thinks that the PM does not have to resign in case of an indictment.

Tevye the Milkman gets his due

Chaim Topol, best known for his portrayal of Tevye the milkman in 'Fiddler on the Roof', to receive Jerusalem Prize.

'Thanks to Sovereignty Movement, sovereignty is within grasp'

YESHA Council Deputy Head thanks Sovereignty Movement for their work, says thanks to them, sovereignty is now within grasp.

'The world must know: We will apply sovereignty'

Justice Minister: Discourse on 'sovereignty' important, even if law not passed right away. 'No one thinks they'll applaud us for the step.'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Education Minister says Israel must engage in multi-pronged campaign to challenge growing Iranian hegemony in the Mideast.

Deputy FM: We need to apply sovereignty by the end of our term

'Instead of saying no to a Palestinian state, say yes to Israeli sovereignty,' Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says.

Bennett: We will lead the government when Netanyahu's time is up

Education Minister Bennett says the government won't collapse, no reason to hold elections over police recommendation.

Likud minister: Shorten judges terms

Tourism Minister Levin slams left's attempt to bring down PM Netanyahu, says Israel needs to subject judges to regular labor laws.

President Rivlin: All of the Land of Israel belongs to us

President Rivlin says Israel can be both Jewish and democratic, says he's 'concerned' when Haaretz writes good things about him.

'If the Palestinians don't pay, we'll cut off their electricity'

Director of the Israel Electric Corporation says that homes in PA areas owe more than a billion shekels in electricity bills.

'Avoid salami solutions', says Efrat Mayor

Oded Raviv, Efrat local council head, calls for 'bold, far-reaching decisions' regarding the future of Judea and Samaria.

'The world respects countries that protect their land'

Bennett addresses Jerusalem Conference: 'Battle not over Palestinian statehood, but whether there will be third Palestinian state.'

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Matti Goldstein of ZAKA International speaks of his organization being internationally recognized by the UN.

Taking pride in the religious Zionist Torah world

Rabbi Navon responds to Rabbi Neriah: There is a large growth in the religious Zionist world in the number of students and schools.

'Duma arsonists have Jewish blood on their hands'

Deputy A-G attacks Duma suspects during discussion on 'Hilltop Youth' as right-wing activists accuse his office of 'torture' and 'sadism.'

Elkin says religious Israelis will soon become the majority

At J'lem Conference, Jerusalem Affairs Minister insists that as religious sector grows stronger, Israel must try to prevent 'culture wars.'

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor responded to the plan of Isaac Herzog at the Jerusalem Conference, 'plan is a slippery slope that will chip away at city.'

'There is no radical Islam - Islam is itself radical'

Rabbi Sherki, born in Algeria and father to terror victim, reveals Islam 'is a radical cultural movement we can only deal with by truth.'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families, gets heckled

Minister tells Jerusalem Conference that expulsion 'will save lives,' is reminded by audience: 'you're the government, why don't you do it?'

Herzog calls to unilaterally divide Israel to avoid 'Israestine'

At Arutz Sheva conference Herzog says right-wing leaders have no solutions, says Israel must adopt his plan or become binational state.

Why did Ya'alon pull out of Arutz Sheva conference?

Sources close to defense minister say move connected to impending demolitions in Judea-Samaria, disputed Hevron house.

Jerusalem Conference Next on LGBT 'Crash List'?

A panel on how rabbis and educators should deal with homosexuality has raised the LGBTs' hackles and they promise to show up in full force.

Most Religious-Zionists Oppose Female Rabbis

A Jerusalem Conference survey finds 54% do not want women deciding halacha, 18% are in favor of it.

Ben-Ari Slams Jewish Home: You Sold Out For 'Success'

Fierce dispute between former MK Ben-Ari and MK Wartzman at Jerusalem Conference over Jewish Home's partnership in govt.

Jerusalem Mayor Calls for New Chief Rabbis, Rejects Partition

Nir Barkat says the capital needs its own Sephardic, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbis; positions should be split between hareidi, religious-Zionist.

Fiery Debate: Why Aren't Israeli Arabs Loyal to State?

Jerusalem Conference debate: are Israeli Arabs alienated because they are poor, or poor because they are alienated?

Rabbi: Let Secular Israelis Attend Cinema on Shabbat

Rabbi Yaakov Medan of the Har Etzion yeshiva said that secular Israelis should have the opportunity to attend the cinema on Shabbat.