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JNS Policy Forum Compendium

View the official 2026 JNS International Policy Summit Compendium of Policy Recommendations, formulated by the 2026 Policy Taskforce of leading experts. The taskforce was organized into 12 Policy Forums, each convened in private deliberations prior to the Summit to develop actionable policy recommendations within its respective field.

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ABOUT

Following the tremendous success of our inaugural JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem (April 2025)  JNS is proud to announce the 2026 JNS Policy Summit - June 21-23, 2026, bringing together senior officials, diplomats, policymakers, philanthropists and leading thinkers from around the world  to explore Israel’s most pressing challenges and opportunities in the aftermath of October 7. The Summit will be preceded by an exclusive Shabbaton (June 19–20) for VIPs and speakers. In addition, JNS will offer attendees special access and unique experiences through our Strategic VIP Tours (June 19, 21, 24, and 25).

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All 2026 Summit events - including the
3-Day Summit (June 21-23), Shabbaton (June 19-20), and VIP Tours (June 19, 21, 24, 25) - will be offered à la carte, allowing you to choose either an all-inclusive package or the individual days you wish to attend. For those seeking the full experience, the JNS Policy Delegation Package (June 19-25) offers an exclusive, all-inclusive VIP program that encompasses all summit activities.
 

Please note that tickets do not include flights or accommodations. The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is extending a special rate for summit attendees when booking through our site. 

Summit tickets include fully hosted, premium meals at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem throughout the Summit.

SPEAKERS

The full list of Speakers will be published as the event approaches. 

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister of the State of Israel​

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President Isaac Herzog

President of the State of Israel
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Amir Ohana

Speaker of the Knesset​​

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Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel

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Caroline Glick

International affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Minister Avi Dichter

Minister of Agriculture

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Minister Amichai Chikli

​Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism of Israel
 

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Minister Benny Gantz

Fmr. Minister of Defense, Fmr. Minister of Justice, Fmr. Deputy Prime Minister

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H.E. Željka Cvijanović

Serb Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
 

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Amb. Gilad Erdan

Magen David Adom Global President, Israel’s former Ambassador to the UN​

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Minister Ofir Sofer

Minister of Aliyah and Integration of Israel

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Minister Gila Gamliel

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology ​

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Amb. Danny Danon

Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations

 

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Mark Levin

Best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio & TV host
 

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Nissim Black

American-Israeli rapper, songwriter, record producer, and host of "The Nissim Black Show"

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Victoria Coates

VP, The Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump

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Pastor Larry Huch

Founder and Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Church

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Len Khodorkovsky

Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Senior Advisor to U.S. Special Representative for Iran

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Shabbos Kestenbaum

Political Commentator and Host of PragerU’s The Brief

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Jonathan Spyer

Dir. of Research at Middle East Forum

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Israel's Special Envoy for Innovation

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Ofir Akunis

Consul General of Israel in New York​

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Sarah Stern

Founder and President of the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET)

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Richard D. Heideman

Summit Chairman

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Jonathan Tobin

Editor-in-Chief, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
 

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Emily Schrader

Israeli Journalist and Iran Expert, co-host of The Quad on JNS

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Alex Traiman

CEO, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate

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Josh Katzen

Publisher, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
 

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Dr. Dan Diker

President, Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)

EXCLUSIVE SHABBATON


 

Among the Shabbaton speakers:

JUNE 19-20, 2026 | Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem


Sponsored by Achvat Torah

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Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

Chief Rabbi of The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa
 

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Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel & President of the Chief Rabbinate Council

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Chantal Belzberg

Co-Founder of OneFamily Fund​

 

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Miriam Fuld

Founder,  The Ari Fuld Project, Wife of Ari Fuld hy"d
 

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Rabbi Mark Wildes

Founder and Director of the Manhattan Jewish Experience
 

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Caroline Glick

International affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
 

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Jonathan Tobin

Editor-in-Chief, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
 

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Meira K

Host of The Meira K Show on JNS TV and Political Commentator
 

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Malcolm Hoenlein

CEO/Vice Chairman emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

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Tila Falic-Levi

Philanthropist and Zionist Advocate

 

SUMMIT SPONSORS

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, JNS relies on the generosity of our supporters to make our work and impact possible. To become a sponsor for the 2026 JNS International Policy Summit, please click below:

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PUBLISHER'S CIRCLE PLATINUM

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EDITOR'S CIRCLE
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JOURNALIST'S CIRCLE
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CORRESPONDENT'S CIRCLE BRONZE

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REPORTER'S CIRCLE
 

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WRITER'S CIRCLE
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ORGANIZATIONS' CIRCLE
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CHAIRMAN

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Richard D. Heideman

Summit Chairman

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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL

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Gilles Gade

CEO, Cross River Bank

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Victoria Coates

​VP, The Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump

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Josh Katzen

Publisher, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate

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Tila Falic-Levi

Philanthropist and Zionist Activist

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CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL

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Malcolm Hoenlein

CEO/Vice Chairman emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

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Yossie Hollander

Philanthropist, Antisemitism Fighter

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation at Israel's MFA and co-host of JNS TV's The Quad

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Amb. David Friedman

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel
 

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Matt Brooks

CEO, Republican Jewish Coalition
 

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Brooke Goldstein

Executive director & Founder, The Lawfare Project

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Yifa Segal

Expert in international law and international relations

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Jonathan Tobin

Editor-in-Chief, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate

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Edwin Black

American historian and author​
 

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Morton Klein

President of Zionist Organization of America

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Michal Cotler-Wunsh

CEO of The International Legal Forum (ILF)

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Fiamma Nirenstein

Journalist, author, fellow at the JCFA and former deputy president of the foreign affairs commission

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Daniel Mariaschin

CEO of B'nai B'rith International
 

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Natasha Hausdorff

British barrister, international law expert, and speaker

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Yossi Kuperwasser

Head of Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security

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Dr. Dan Diker

President, Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)

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Bruce Pearl

​Analyst for Turner and CBS sports. Senior fellow. AFPI and COB US Israel Education Association

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Julie Strauss-Levin

Virginia-Based Attorney; Former Member, Governor’s Commission to Combat Antisemitism

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Fred Bernstein

The Fred J. Bernstein and Bari Milken Bernstein Foundation 

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3-DAY SUMMIT

JUNE 21-23, 2026

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Building on the momentum of the historic 2025 Inaugural Summit, the 2026 Summit will once again convene top-level government officials, diplomats, policymakers, media voices, philanthropists, academics, and other leading thinkers for critical discussions on Israel’s strategic direction in the aftermath of October 7 and beyond.
 

The Summit aims to confront Israel’s most pressing strategic questions, while reinforcing its status as a military, economic, and moral superpower on the global stage.

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The Summit  will be preceded by a special JNS Shabbaton (June 19-20) in Jerusalem for our supporters and friends - those who stand with JNS in our mission to combat media bias and defend truth.
 

This inspiring Shabbat experience will combine a warm, festive atmosphere with high-level discussion and engagement. Participants will hear from leading speakers from Israel and abroad and join meaningful conversations on the key issues facing the Jewish people today.
 

The weekend also features curated tours in and around Jerusalem. While the Policy Summit offers a formal setting for strategic dialogue, the Shabbaton provides a more informal space for continued high-level conversations and shared vision - set in the heart of Israel’s eternal capital.

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SHABBATON

JUNE 19-20, 2026

JNS POLICY DELEGATION

JUNE 19-25, 2026

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For the first time, JNS will launch its Inaugural Policy Delegation (June 19-25, 2026), a one-of-a-kind immersive program through Israel, running concurrently with and extending beyond the Summit and Shabbaton.
 

This week-long experience will begin with the JNS Shabbaton, followed by the three-day Policy Summit, and continue with tailored VIP tours throughout the country - curated around the themes discussed at the Summit and forums.
 

Led by elite guides and guest speakers, these tours will offer unparalleled access to key sites, frontline perspectives, and thought leaders shaping Israel’s future.

CONTACT US
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Dress Code
Business formal/casual
Tickets
Bring your tickets and ID/Passport
to  all JNS Events
Parking
Parking is available at Mamillah Parking Lot, located at 6 Yitzhak Kariv Street, Jerusalem.

CONTACT US

ADDRESS

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

26-28 Agron Street

Jerusalem 9419008

Israel

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EMAIL

JNS_Summit@thinkcontent.co.il

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