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Col. Richard Kemp

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Former British commander Col. Richard Kemp tells Arutz Sheva that antisemitism has created a bad situation for Jews in the UK.

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

UN Watch Chief:

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Hillel Neuer says the UN's hostility toward Israel has deepened since October 7 but insists the diplomatic battle can be won.

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

MK Amit Halevi:

'Our soldiers are fighting for Washington, London, and Paris'

MK Amit Halevi addressed the JNS International Policy Summit, arguing that Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran-backed groups represents a broader global struggle against radical Islamist ideology.

'Our soldiers are fighting for Washington, London, and Paris'

JNS Panel:

'The biggest enemy is conspiracy thinking'

A panel discussion at the JNS International Policy Summit held a wide-ranging conversation about the emergence of the “woke right," the spread of antisemitic conspiracy theories, and the battle over ideas in the digital age.

'The biggest enemy is conspiracy thinking'

Tzipi Hotovely:

'We are fighting the world's war with evil'

Israel’s National Diplomacy Directorate chief Tzipi Hotovely called for a coordinated global campaign to defend Israel’s image, arguing that the country must present itself not as a victim but as a defender of Western civilization.

'We are fighting the world's war with evil'

Nadia Matar at JNS Conference:

"Settlement alone is not sovereignty"

Settlement creates a presence on the ground. Sovereignty creates a political permanence. Without sovereignty, that presence remains reversible.

"Settlement alone is not sovereignty"

ZOA President:

'Zionism means fighting the lies against Israel'

Zionist Organization of America President Morton Klein defended Israel’s legitimacy, criticized international campaigns against the Jewish state, and warned about Iran’s threats and what he described as growing efforts to delegitimize Zionism.

'Zionism means fighting the lies against Israel'

Caroline Glick:

'They are all coming for us'

Caroline Glick, an Israeli journalist and commentator, warned that the world is facing a new front in the struggle against Israel and the Jewish people - an information war fueled by disinformation, social media manipulation and rising antisemitism.

'They are all coming for us'

Chikli urges arming global Jewish guards with firearms

Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli urges the arming of Jewish security forces aboard, slams Canada's failure to halt rising antisemitism.

Chikli urges arming global Jewish guards with firearms

Minister of Foreign Affairs:

'No country would tolerate what Israel faces from Lebanon'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar addressed the situation in Lebanon at the JNS conference in Jerusalem, 'The problem was and is still Hezbollah; the main obstacle to Lebanese sovereignty and regional stability.'

'No country would tolerate what Israel faces from Lebanon'

IDF Spokesman:

Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin highlights regional ties, Iran’s threats, and Israel’s defensive strategy during Jerusalem summit address.

Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

My grandfather called it home:

Sovereignty isn't luxury. It’s a minimum guarantee for our future

'We are no longer on the defense. We are on the offense now and we are not going back,' Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council, Israel Ganz, says to the JNS Policy Summit.

Sovereignty isn't luxury. It’s a minimum guarantee for our future

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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana answers NYC Mayor Mamdani

Amir Ohana responded to Zohran Mamdani calling AIPAC 'monsters' at the JNS International Policy Summit.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana answers NYC Mayor Mamdani

Sid Rosenberg on Trump:

'At the end of the day, he's still our friend'

At the JNS Policy Summit, radio host Sid Rosenberg slams New York's leadership, urges faith in Trump following Iran deal, and urges American Jews to forcefully fight rising antisemitism.

'At the end of the day, he's still our friend'

Melanie Phillips: Trump let Tehran dictate the deal

Speaking at the JNS summit, Melanie Phillips criticized President Trump's Iran ceasefire, arguing it handed Tehran the advantage and weakened the West.

Melanie Phillips: Trump let Tehran dictate the deal

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'What would the US do?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells JNS International Policy Summit that Israel shattered Iran’s terror axis, changed its security doctrine, and will continue fighting antisemitism worldwide.

'What would the US do?'

Mark Levin:

'At some point, Trump is going to tell Iran 'alright, enough''

American commentator Mark Levin warned Iran cannot be contained, praised Trump and Netanyahu, and called for the regime's destruction.

'At some point, Trump is going to tell Iran 'alright, enough''

'Checked if he fired me':

Huckabee assures US commitment to Israel

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee jokes he checked Trump's social media to make sure he was not fired yet, says President remains committed to Israel's security.

Huckabee assures US commitment to Israel

Twenty Years Later:

Gush Katif evacuee plans rebirth of the region

Anita Tucker, who was evicted from Gush Katif, told JNS about her drive to rebuild the region after the war.

Gush Katif evacuee plans rebirth of the region

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

ZOA President Morton Klein warns that Iran will violate any nuclear deal, urging military action instead. He criticizes efforts to achieve peace through negotiation, citing historical failures, and stresses that Israel must act independently to protect itself.

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

Dr. Dan Diker:

'Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran'

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Dr. Dan Diker warns that while Trump pursues an "economic diplomacy" strategy with Iran, Israel remains on edge, aware that the window to stop a nuclear-armed Tehran is closing fast.

'Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran'

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Col. Richard Kemp says Hamas is crumbling but full victory demands neutralizing the group, rescuing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again becomes a terror stronghold. He warns that diplomatic efforts with Iran are futile.

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Minister Dermer:

'In 12 months, the war will end, and Israel will win'

Minister for Strategic Affairs responds to questions at a conference in Jerusalem: "Many more countries will want peace with Israel, but the key to that is victory."

'In 12 months, the war will end, and Israel will win'

Amb. Huckabee:

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee pledges military action against Iran if the IRGC continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

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PM Netanyahu reveals story behind Nasrallah assassination

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at JNS' International Policy Summit, speaks about how Israel broke the Iranian axis. 'My military secretary came in and gave me a note: 'Done.''

PM Netanyahu reveals story behind Nasrallah assassination

An end to politics and diplomacy as usual

Hamas barbarism must be met with an end to biased media coverage of terrorism and a refusal to let these murderers profit from their crimes.

An end to politics and diplomacy as usual

Anti-Bibi resistance wants Americans to thwart Israeli democracy

Some writers & publications aren’t just gaslighting the world about judicial reform. They’re also playing into hands of Israel’s foes.Op-ed.

Anti-Bibi resistance wants Americans to thwart Israeli democracy

Op-ed:

Student government condemns Israel and endangers Jewish students

Imagine if black students were told to reject BLM or LGBTQ+ students were told to support conversion therapy as price of admission.

Student government condemns Israel and endangers Jewish students

Stop complaining about Christmas trees, enjoy your own holiday

Why American Jews need to stop trying to cleanse the public square of religious symbols. Opinion.

Stop complaining about Christmas trees, enjoy your own holiday

Who are the top 40 global advocates for Israel online?

Each of these inspiring leaders have two things in common: They are making a real difference and are fearless advocates for the Jewish state

Who are the top 40 global advocates for Israel online?