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Rabbi Ari Berman:

'Being pro-Israel is not a reaction, it is our identity'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the IAC National Summit, Rabbi Ari Berman emphasizes Jewish pride, positive Zionism, and Yeshiva University’s deep commitment to Israel and continued activism beyond the war.

'Being pro-Israel is not a reaction, it is our identity'

Emily Austin to Arutz Sheva:

'My whole world turned against me after Oct. 7'

At the IAC Summit, the journalist reflects on October 7, social media battles, and why Israel gives her hope.

'My whole world turned against me after Oct. 7'

Israel Justice Organization Head praises IAC National Summit

Speaking at the IAC National Summit in Florida, Israel Justice Organization President Farley Weiss said the gathering reflects renewed confidence and unity among pro-Israel supporters in the US.

Israel Justice Organization Head praises IAC National Summit

Erin Molan:

'There is no 'day after' for antisemitism'

Australian broadcaster and commentator Erin Molan spoke with Arutz Sheva about why she believes the struggle to tell the truth to the world has no clear endpoint.

'There is no 'day after' for antisemitism'

Humor, truth, and antisemitism:

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ami Kozak

At the IAC National Summit, comedian Ami Kozak blends humor and blunt analysis on Trump, Israel, and the growing antisemitic 'woke right.'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ami Kozak

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow:

These are the five reforms Israel's mental health care needs

Speaking to Arutz Sheva at the IAC National Summit, Rabbi Yuval Cherlow detailed his mission to end stigma and neglect in Israel’s mental health system.

These are the five reforms Israel's mental health care needs

WZO President:

'We need to reimagine Zionism'

Rabbi Doron Perez, President of the World Zionist Organization and head of the Mizrachi movement, outlined his vision for reshaping the global understanding of Zionism in a conversation with Arutz Sheva.

'We need to reimagine Zionism'

The hope beyond the loss

Orit Mark Ettinger: All the pain that I suffered had meaning

From the depths of bereavement and pain, Orit Mark Ettinger conveys messages of strength and resilience to Jewish communities around the world, while renewing herself with greater strength.

Orit Mark Ettinger: All the pain that I suffered had meaning

Iran Expert:

'I was shocked by Witkoff's remarks on Iran'

Iran researcher Beni Sabti criticizes Witkoff's remarks on the killing in Iran that "has stopped", but holds out hope that it was part of an act of misdirection.

'I was shocked by Witkoff's remarks on Iran'

'Am Yisrael Chai'

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert shares message of unity at IAC

At the IAC Summit, freed hostage Omer Wenkert shares his recovery journey and a message of hope and unity while urging continued efforts to bring the last hostage home.

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert shares message of unity at IAC

Bondi at IAC:

'DOJ will seek death penalty in murder of Israeli diplomats'

Speaking at the IAC summit, US Attorney General Pam Bondi details the Trump administration’s crackdown on antisemitism, vows to seek the death penalty in the D.C. embassy.

'DOJ will seek death penalty in murder of Israeli diplomats'

Witkoff reveals:

'Trump shed a tear meeting freed hostages at the White House'

Speaking at the IAC National Summit, Witkoff says Trump shed a tear during the White House visit of 20 freed hostages, and reflects on his own personal loss and the meaning he found in helping their families.

'Trump shed a tear meeting freed hostages at the White House'

Moving:

Sagui Dekel‑Chen and Idan Raichel together on stage in Florida

Former hostage survivor Sagui Dekel‑Hen opened the IAC Summit in Florida with a moving performance together with Idan Raichel. Watch.

Sagui Dekel‑Chen and Idan Raichel together on stage in Florida

Witkoff on Iran:

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Speaking at IAC National Summit in Florida, Steve Witkoff urges a diplomatic solution on Iran’s enrichment, missiles, material stockpiles and proxies, and voices support for the Iranian people.

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Former CENTCOM chief:

'Before striking Iran, ask the key question - What comes next?'

Speaking at IAC National Summit, Ret. Gen. Michael “Erik" Kurilla urges a full‑government, international strategy on Iran, stressing the need to ask “what comes next" before any action.

'Before striking Iran, ask the key question - What comes next?'

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'

'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'

An Iran-Israel Cyrus Accord could be next if the world helps us

HRH Pahlevi's speech at the IAC conference was a clarion call for decisive global action against the Islamic Republic, for ending its support for terrorism and violence. The next peace treaty could be the Cyrus Accords. Opinion.

An Iran-Israel Cyrus Accord could be next if the world helps us

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'

Watch:

Trump invites rescued hostage to join him on stage

Former US President Donald Trump invites Andrei Kozlov, who was held hostage in Gaza and rescued during 'Operation Arnon,' to join him on stage, quipping, 'He has more courage than I do.'

Trump invites rescued hostage to join him on stage

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'

'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 moves US President

The special-ed Shalva Band sang in front of President Trump at the IAC conference in Florida. Trump: Don't stop dreaming.

Watch: Shalva Band moves US President

Trump at IAC: US-Israeli relationship stronger than ever before

US President speaks at 2019 IAC National Summit. "There are people that are Jewish people who don't love Israel enough."

Trump at IAC: US-Israeli relationship stronger than ever before

Watch: Trump speaks to reporters before heading to conference

Pres. Trump takes questions from reporters before departing for IAC conference.

Watch: Trump speaks to reporters before heading to conference

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

Meretz chairman: The time is right for inclusion of the Arabs

MK Nitzan Horowitz at IAC summit: I believe a Palestinian state is the best thing for Israeli interests.

Meretz chairman: The time is right for inclusion of the Arabs

Watch: IAC National Summit, Afternoon Plenary

IAC summit features speakers such as Elan Carr, Dr. Stanley Fischer, Yoav Limor, and MK Nitzan Horowitz, as well as a performance by Shalva.

Watch: IAC National Summit, Afternoon Plenary

Fallen Israeli astronaut's son speaks at IAC 2019

Watch: Yiftach Ramon, son of Israel's first and only astronaut Ilan Ramon who died in a tragic accident during his first trip to space

Fallen Israeli astronaut's son speaks at IAC 2019

Eurovision star: 'Thank G-d I'm from Israel'

Netta Barzilai speaks at IAC summit, says Israelis 'have moralities no one can ever understand.'

Eurovision star: 'Thank G-d I'm from Israel'

'When we work together, nothing is impossible'

Israeli-American Council’s National Summit kicks off in south Florida.

'When we work together, nothing is impossible'

Watch: Bereaved mother empowers participants of IAC 2019

Rachelle Fraenkel, whose son was one of the three yeshiva students murdered by terrorists, urges unity at Israeli American Council summit.

Watch: Bereaved mother empowers participants of IAC 2019

'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'

Bereaved mother moves the hearts of her audience

Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz lost two sons during their IDF service. Watch Peretz's full inspiring and emotional speech at IAC 2018.

Bereaved mother moves the hearts of her audience

Taylor Force's parents honored by Israeli American Council

IAC honors the bereaved parents who fought to prevent US aid to the PA, money which eventually reached terrorists and their families

Taylor Force's parents honored by Israeli American Council

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Bal Harbour mayor and anti-BDS activist Gabe Groisman about the Airbnb boycott of Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

'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'

Danon:

'The PA representative in the UN is Hamas' biggest defender'

Israel's UN Ambassador says upcoming vote in the General Assembly is a chance to make history and condemn Hamas.

'The PA representative in the UN is Hamas' biggest defender'

Can you be both progressive and Zionist?

Co-Founder of 'Zioness' says that Judaism is the origin of progressivity and fears a setback in case of a political shift in the US.

Can you be both progressive and Zionist?

Teens connect to Israel in the classroom

KKL-JNF officials speak about their school in Israel, where Diaspora children study school materials as well as Israeli heritage.

Teens connect to Israel in the classroom

'No country does more to protect US from terrorism than Israel'

Senior Democratic lawmakers speak at IAC Conference in Miami. Pelosi: The security of Israel is essential to the solution.

'No country does more to protect US from terrorism than Israel'

Danon: A historic opportunity to condemn Hamas

Israel's UN ambassador: Any country that votes against condemning Hamas should not turn to the UN when it is victimized by terrorism.

Danon: A historic opportunity to condemn Hamas

Watch: Israeli singer Gad Elbaz at IAC 2018

Jewish music star Gad Elbaz led the Havdalah ceremony of the IAC 2018 Conference in Miami.

Watch: Israeli singer Gad Elbaz at IAC 2018

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

Why Mike Pence's speech inspired iconic bereaved mother

Miriam Peretz, who lost two sons in combat, hails Mike Pence's rousing speech supporting Israel on Friday.

Why Mike Pence's speech inspired iconic bereaved mother

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

What did the businessman and Haley talk about?

Well-known Jewish businessman David Hager and Ambassador Nikki Haley spoke on the sidelines of the IAC conference in Washington.

What did the businessman and Haley talk about?

“If you are Jewish, you are welcome”

Watch Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett's message to American Jews and Israeli-Americans at the IAC conference in Washington

“If you are Jewish, you are welcome”

'Jews must stand unified, even if we're not a uniform people'

Hillel Int'l President Emeritus Infeld speaks about the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, and the importance of Jewish unity.

'Jews must stand unified, even if we're not a uniform people'

Watch: Time to expose the industry of lies

'Industry of Lies' author speaks with Arutz Sheva at IAC conference in Washington DC about difference between lies and legitimate debate.

Watch: Time to expose the industry of lies

'Israel teaches what it means to be a human being'

Arutz Sheva interviews Chloé Valdary, pro-Israel activist and Facebook video star who attended the IAC conference in Washington.

'Israel teaches what it means to be a human being'

'We will never abandon Israel'

Israelis living in the US will 'stick by Israel', says IAC chief. 'Any discussions on Israeli issues need to be as if between siblings.'

'We will never abandon Israel'