SPEAKERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of the State of Israel
Caroline Glick
International affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Minister Benny Gantz
Fmr. Minister of Defense, Fmr. Minister of Justice, Fmr. Deputy Prime Minister
Minister Ofir Sofer
Minister of Aliyah and Integration of Israel
Mark Levin
Best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio & TV host
Victoria Coates
VP, The Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump
Shabbos Kestenbaum
Political Commentator and Host of PragerU’s The Brief
Ofir Akunis
Consul General of Israel in New York
Jonathan Tobin
Editor-in-Chief, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
Josh Katzen
Publisher, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
President Isaac Herzog
President of the State of Israel
Minister Avi Dichter
Minister of Agriculture
H.E. Željka Cvijanović
Serb Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Minister Gila Gamliel
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
Amjad Taha
UAE Political Strategist and Global Geopolitics Analyst
Pastor Larry Huch
Founder and Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Church
Jonathan Spyer
Dir. of Research at Middle East Forum
Sarah Stern
Founder and President of the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET)
Emily Schrader
Israeli Journalist and Iran Expert, co-host of The Quad on JNS
Dr. Dan Diker
President, Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)
Minister Gideon Sa'ar
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel
Minister Amichai Chikli
Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism of Israel
Amb. Gilad Erdan
Magen David Adom Global President, Israel’s former Ambassador to the UN
Amb. Danny Danon
Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations
Nissim Black
American-Israeli rapper, songwriter, record producer, and host of "The Nissim Black Show"
Len Khodorkovsky
Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Senior Advisor to U.S. Special Representative for Iran
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Israel's Special Envoy for Innovation
Richard D. Heideman
Summit Chairman
Alex Traiman
CEO, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
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).
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.
EXCLUSIVE SHABBATON
JUNE 19-20, 2026 | Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein
Chief Rabbi of The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa
Rabbi Leo Dee
Rabbi and Author of ''The Seven Facts of Healing''
Rabbi Shlomo Katz
Singer and Rabbi
Rabbi Mark Wildes
Founder and Director of the Manhattan Jewish Experience
Miriam Fuld
Founder, The Ari Fuld Project, Wife of Ari Fuld hy"d
HOTEL ROOMS
**SPECIAL RATE**
The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is offering an exclusive discounted rate for 2026 Summit attendees. Guests booking up to five nights between June 18-23, 2026 will receive the special Summit rate.
Participants of the JNS Policy Delegation (June 18-25) who reserve six nights or more will receive an additional nightly discount.
Guests who wish to explore additional hotel options at lower rates may do so through JNS’s partnership with BookingMaster, which provides specially discounted rates for Summit guests.
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:
PUBLISHER'S CIRCLE PLATINUM
JOURNALIST'S CIRCLE
SILVER
CORRESPONDENT'S CIRCLE BRONZE
REPORTER'S CIRCLE
RUBY
WRITER'S CIRCLE
AMETHYST
ORGANIZATIONS' CIRCLE
TOPAZ
CHAIRMAN
Richard D. Heideman
Summit Chairman
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
Gilles Gade
CEO, Cross River Bank
Tila Falic-Levi
Philanthropist and Zionist Activist
Victoria Coates
VP, The Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump
Josh Katzen
Publisher, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
Malcolm Hoenlein
CEO/Vice Chairman emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation at Israel's MFA and co-host of JNS TV's The Quad
Matt Brooks
CEO, Republican Jewish Coalition
Yifa Segal
Expert in international law and international relations
Edwin Black
American historian and author
Michal Cotler-Wunsh
CEO of The International Legal Forum (ILF)
Daniel Mariaschin
CEO of B'nai B'rith International
Yossi Kuperwasser
Head of Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
Bruce Pearl
Analyst for Turner and CBS sports. Senior fellow. AFPI and COB US Israel Education Association
Fred Bernstein
The Fred J. Bernstein and Bari Milken Bernstein Foundation
Yossie Hollander
Philanthropist, Antisemitism Fighter
Amb. David Friedman
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Brooke Goldstein
Executive director & Founder, The Lawfare Project
Jonathan Tobin
Editor-in-Chief, JNS - Jewish News Syndicate
Morton Klein
President of Zionist Organization of America
Fiamma Nirenstein
Journalist, author, fellow at the JCFA and former deputy president of the foreign affairs commission
Natasha Hausdorff
British barrister, international law expert, and speaker
Dr. Dan Diker
President, Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)
Julie Strauss-Levin
Virginia-Based Attorney; Former Member, Governor’s Commission to Combat Antisemitism
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.
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.
JNS POLICY DELEGATION
JUNE 19-25, 2026
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.
