News and updates about IAC

Son of Iranian Shah to Arutz Sheva:

'West must help Iranian citizens bring down the regime'

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iranian Shah: 'Iranian citizens need advice to better organize anti-regime protests.'

'West must help Iranian citizens bring down the regime'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

'We American Jews are cowardly and weak'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at IAC Summit: Why doesn't Chabad have Israeli flags at every single Chabad House on campuses around the United States? Without Israel there is no Judaism.

'We American Jews are cowardly and weak'

Zionist Native Americans:

'You're an example to our people'

Native American couple Chief Joseph and Amb. Dr. Laralyn RiverWind speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at IAC about the connection between the rights that the Jews have to their land and the rights that Native Americans claim to their lands.

'You're an example to our people'

Amb. Michael Oren:

'Americans are largely unaware of the plight of Israel’s north'

At height of military escalation with Lebanon, a delegation of Israel’s northern residents meet with Senate and Congress members in Washington. The group was led by Ambassador Michael Oren.

'Americans are largely unaware of the plight of Israel’s north'

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

'Jewish students should not be at Ivy League Universities'

Harvard alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum speaks with Arutz Sheva about his lawsuit against his alma mater and why he chose to support Trump despite being a registered Democrat.

'Jewish students should not be at Ivy League Universities'

Top Biden envoy:

'Sinwar is the obstacle to the deal'

President Biden’s Middle East Coordinator and National Security Council member Brett McGurk told the Israeli American Council (IAC) that no one is shedding a tear for Hezbollah official Ibrahim Akil, who was eliminated last week.

'Sinwar is the obstacle to the deal'

Jewish filmmaker:

If we understand why they hate us we will learn to love ourselves

Filmmaker and entrepreneur, Raphael Shore, explains that, 'As long as Jews are bringing a deep spiritual message to the world, there's going to be resistance. That resistance is antisemitism.'

If we understand why they hate us we will learn to love ourselves

'Testimonies Without Boundaries'

Writing the tragic history, as it is happening

Alon Penzel speaks with Arutz Sheva at the IAC conference about the decision to write a book that documents the October 7th atrocities without censoring the details.

Writing the tragic history, as it is happening

Rep. Elise Stefanik:

'At every turn, Harris & Biden turned their back on Israel'

House Republican Conference Chair warns at IAC conference in Washington that 'as bad as Biden has been, Harris will be worse, actively undermine Israel's self-defense.'

'At every turn, Harris & Biden turned their back on Israel'

'We have God'

Miriam Adelson told Trump: This is our secret

Former President Trump warned that if the Democrats win, Israel will be destroyed within two years. Dr. Miriam Adelson approached Trump and reminded him of the Jewish faith.

Miriam Adelson told Trump: This is our secret

DeSantis at IAC Summit:

'Two-state solution a stepping stone to Israel's destruction'

Florida Governor speaks at IAC Summit in Washington, DC: There has never been a Palestinian Arab state!

'Two-state solution a stepping stone to Israel's destruction'

Crown Prince of Iran:

'The West's best army is the Iranian people - but we need help'

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, says that the Iranian people will overthrow the Islamic regime if the West can give them the support to do so.

'The West's best army is the Iranian people - but we need help'

Prof. Alan Dershowitz:

'Israel cannot depend on any one person being elected'

Prof. Alan Dershowitz says that Israel's security must be assured regardless of the outcome of the US elections, even if that means acting without US support.

'Israel cannot depend on any one person being elected'

Iranian Crown Prince at IAC:

'Solidarity is no longer sufficient, now it is time act'

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, addresses 2024 Israeli-American Council National Summit: The only way to bring peace in the Middle East would be to send the Islamic Republic “to the ash heap of history once and for all.

'Solidarity is no longer sufficient, now it is time act'

Sen. Fetterman to Arutz Sheva:

It's not about politics, it's about a commitment to Israel

Senator John Fetterman warned the IAC summit of the challenges ahead and reaffirmed his determination to stand with Israel regardless of the upcoming elections.

It's not about politics, it's about a commitment to Israel

Deborah Lipstadt:

'Antisemitism mutates, it comes from right, left, even from Jews'

The Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism says that antisemitism is to be decried by all parties, regardless of politics or religion.

'Antisemitism mutates, it comes from right, left, even from Jews'

Michael Rapaport:

'The only opinions I care about are Jews and Zionists'

Michael Rapaport calls for the pro-Israel community of the world to ignore the critiques it faces from others.

'The only opinions I care about are Jews and Zionists'

Trump at 2024 IAC Summit:

'If Harris is elected, Israel will be faced with annihilation'

Former US President and Republican presidential nominee speaks at opening plenary of the 2024 Israeli-American Council National Summit, beginning a three-day event commemorating the Oct. 7 terror attacks.

'If Harris is elected, Israel will be faced with annihilation'

Fmr. President Donald Trump to address IAC national summit

Former President Trump to address Israeli-American Council (IAC) national summit; President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, invited.

Fmr. President Donald Trump to address IAC national summit

Ex-Trump antisemitism envoy Elan Carr named IAC CEO

Carr: 'Israeli-Americans and Jewish-Americans are grappling with significant challenges, including assimilation and antisemitism.'

Ex-Trump antisemitism envoy Elan Carr named IAC CEO

Building bridges of friendship between Christians and Israelis

Scott Phillips explains why it's vital to bring the next generation of Christians to Israel to connect with the modern Jewish State.

Building bridges of friendship between Christians and Israelis

Israeli mothers rediscover Israel through Momentum

Momentum inspires Jewish mothers and fathers to reconnect with Israel "through the lens of the soul."

Israeli mothers rediscover Israel through Momentum

Israeli Arab org bridges the gaps between Israeli Jews and Arabs

Yoseph Haddad, CEO of Together – Vouch For Each Other, is on a mission to connect Israeli Arabs to Israeli society.

Israeli Arab org bridges the gaps between Israeli Jews and Arabs

Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Herbert Block, Executive Director of AMZ, explains why the American Zionist movement is stronger today than ever before.

Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to a life in Israel

Singer Nicole Raviv, who performed at the IAC summit, talks about her journey from singing for the New York Islanders to moving to Tel Aviv.

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to a life in Israel

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says that American Jews are in shock over the number of anti-Semitic attacks going on in the United States.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is the worst ever for Israel

Israeli businessman and activist Joe Zevuloni talks about the Biden admin as well as Trump's "very concerning" remarks about Netanyahu.

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is the worst ever for Israel

Ethiopian-born emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US

Sigal Kanotopsky, Jewish Agency Regional Director for the Northeast U.S., says her role is to "bring core of Israel to those communities".

Ethiopian-born emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans 'proud of their Israeliness'

Yishai Fleisher, Hebron spokesperson, talks about how Israeli Americans are passing their love of Israel and Israeli culture to their kids.

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans 'proud of their Israeliness'

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused deficit of Jews visiting Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark says that since the pandemic started, 150,000 young American Jews have not be able to visit Israel.

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused deficit of Jews visiting Israel

Female Rabbanit 'making Torah accessible'

Israel National News speaks to Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis at the IAC National Summit in Florida.

Female Rabbanit 'making Torah accessible'

Joe Biden's support of Israel 'is personal, it's at his core'

Israel National News speaks to Jacob Kornbluh, of The Forward, at the IAC National Summit in Florida.

Joe Biden's support of Israel 'is personal, it's at his core'

Bridging the gap between American Jews and American Israelis

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of JFNA says that Israelis living in America "maintain a commitment to Israel and Zionism"

Bridging the gap between American Jews and American Israelis

'You don't have to be Jewish to fight antisemitism'

Rep. Ritchie Torres at IAC National Summit: It's hard to be pro-Israel, but I’m convinced I’m doing the right thing.

'You don't have to be Jewish to fight antisemitism'

Defense Min.: 'Iran close to a nuclear weapon, IDF is preparing'

Top security officials, including Defense Minister Gantz, say that Israel and the US are readying a military option against Iran.

Defense Min.: 'Iran close to a nuclear weapon, IDF is preparing'

Gantz: Iran seeks to destroy Israel, I won't allow it

Defense Minister at IAC National Summit: The international community must stand together and act forcefully against Iran’s nuclear program.

Gantz: Iran seeks to destroy Israel, I won't allow it

Renowned Israeli singer: Israeli Americans have a responsibility

Israel National News speaks with renowned Israeli singer Rami Kleinstein at the Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit in Florida.

Renowned Israeli singer: Israeli Americans have a responsibility

Watch: IDF commander remembers Surfside victims with Hallelujah

The IDF commander who led the relief mission to Surfside played 'Hallelujah' in memory of those who died in the June condo collapse.

Watch: IDF commander remembers Surfside victims with Hallelujah

Barkat: A Palestinian consulate would divide Jerusalem

Likud MK at IAC National Summit: We have to make sure that Jerusalem will never be divided. It has to be a united city.

Barkat: A Palestinian consulate would divide Jerusalem

Minister Shai: We have to keep brothers and sisters together

Diaspora Affairs Minister at IAC Summit: I don’t see anything more important today than keeping the Jewish people together.

Minister Shai: We have to keep brothers and sisters together

Erdan on Iran: We’re leaving all options on the table

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN at IAC National Summit: Time to present the Iranian regime with a credible military threat.

Erdan on Iran: We’re leaving all options on the table

'My stomach was turning in Florida'

Kobi Sella expresses his disappointment after attending the Israeli IAC conference in Florida. Opinion.

'My stomach was turning in Florida'

The special mission of re-connecting former Israelis

At IAC 2019, KKL-JNF Israel Emissary in Florida speaks about the unique challenges while working with the former Israeli crowd.

The special mission of re-connecting former Israelis

Sivan Rahav Meir: My biggest scoop ever

Watch: The Israeli media personality who moved to the US to take part in Jewish initiatives shared insights and feelings at IAC 2019.

Sivan Rahav Meir: My biggest scoop ever

"Honduras stands with Israel because it's the right thing to do"

Honduran president warns of Iranian influence in Latin America pushing anti-Israel propaganda.

"Honduras stands with Israel because it's the right thing to do"

'IDF doesn't fake haredi enlistment data'

Businessman David Hager, one of the key supporters of Nahal Haredi, responds to report IDF inflated statistics on recruitment of haredim.

'IDF doesn't fake haredi enlistment data'

NYU graduate:

'My university failed to protect its Jewish students'

US President Donald Trump brings NYU graduate and pro-Israel activist Adela Cojab on stage at 2019 Israeli American Council summit.

'My university failed to protect its Jewish students'

US anti-Semitism envoy:

'Under Trump's leadership we will defeat rise of anti-Semitism'

US anti-Semitism envoy Elan Carr addresses Israeli American Council National Summit in Miami, Florida.

'Under Trump's leadership we will defeat rise of anti-Semitism'

Watch: Shalva Band teaches sign language to audience

Tal teaches the Shava Band's original song in sign language to the audience at the IAC conference in South Florida.

Watch: Shalva Band teaches sign language to audience

Watch: Opening Plenary of IAC summit

Watch the Opening Plenary of the Israeli American Council 2019 summit in Miami.

Watch: Opening Plenary of IAC summit

Trump to speak at annual IAC conference

This will be the first the president's first speech before an apolitical Jewish organization.

Trump to speak at annual IAC conference

Shalva Band to attend IAC National Summit

Special-ed band who moved audiences worldwide to perform at annual event scheduled to take place later this year in Florida​.

Shalva Band to attend IAC National Summit

'Our goal is to make Israel a non-political issue'

IAC CEO Shohan Nicolet sums up the 2018 National Conference.

'Our goal is to make Israel a non-political issue'

'We support and love Israel with no preconditions'

IAC chairman Adam Milstein discusses the organization and its unconditional support for the State of Israel.

'We support and love Israel with no preconditions'

'If we don’t stand up to anti-Semitism, no one else will'

Dalia Zahger, President of Students Supporting Israel at Columbia University, discusses the anti-Semitism on campus.

'If we don’t stand up to anti-Semitism, no one else will'

Edelstein: Israelis abroad should be permitted to vote

Knesset Speaker speaks at festive plenary at the IAC National Conference in Miami.

Edelstein: Israelis abroad should be permitted to vote

Pence: Support for the Jewish State is not a partisan issue

US Vice President Mikes Pence addresses the Israeli American Council National Conference in Miami.

Pence: Support for the Jewish State is not a partisan issue

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

Watch opening night of the 2018 IAC National Conference from Miami.

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

'The IAC unequivocally supports Israel'

Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson explain the strength of the Israeli American Council.

'The IAC unequivocally supports Israel'

IAC fights BDS, strengthens US Israel alliance, Jewish identity

Adam Milstein, Chairman of the IAC conference, sums up the 2016 conference with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski.

IAC fights BDS, strengthens US Israel alliance, Jewish identity