Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2025

Yael Yativ honors wounded soldier in emotional tribute at Jerusalem Post panel

“He was connected to every machine… and then he opened his eyes”, Yativ recalls a battlefield miracle

 Yael Yativ (left) with Yoav Zivoni (center) and attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner: "We are resilient.”
Governor Amir Yaron at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, May 2025.

Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform

Senior Magen David Adom (MDA) EMT Adham Safadi was presented with the conference’s Award for Courage and Service: "MDA is in the blood."

MDA EMT honored for heroism after losing daughter in rocket attack

 Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA Vered Atzmon Meshulam: "We built a cutting-edge national system combining trauma-informed therapy, Jewish spiritual tools, and community-based healing."

Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA announces launch of a national resilience center


Bank Leumi CEO: ‘Those to invest now in Israel will enjoy significant returns’

“The figures speaks for themself,” said Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman during the Jerusalem Post’s annual New York Conference.

 Hanan Friedman CEO Bank Leumi.

Zahal Disabled Veterans head at 'Post' conference: Israel will have over 100,000 wounded by 2030

Defense Ministry estimates there will be over 100k wounded soldiers by 2030.

 Adv. Edan Kleiman, Chairman, The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization with Sam Zusaman, CEO BSE Global Alternate Governor Brooklyn Nets.

Nefesh B’Nefesh: Medical immigration at forefront of national need

“Fighting terror with light”: Surge in young Jews seeking Aliyah, says Rabbi Fass at Jerusalem Post Conference

 Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Nefesh B'Nefesh and Tony Gelbart, Co-Founder & Chairman, Nefesh B'Nefesh

El Al had one mission after October 7: Keep the skies open

Sharon Brownstone, General Counsel of El Al, spoke about the airline’s crucial role after the attack on October 7 at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

 EL AL General Counsel Sharon Brownstone speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.

Dr. Merav Galili outlines 'Israel 3.0' vision at 'Post' conference in New York

“In Israel 3.0, leadership becomes national infrastructure,” Galili said. “We need more than strong systems. We need the people who lead them.”

 Menomadin Foundation CEO, Dr. Merav Galili,speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York

Israel planning on annexing land in Gaza if hostages aren't returned, minister says

Zohar said that Israel “trusts” US President Trump, and pledged that Trump will always continue to support Israel.

Israeli Minister Miki Zohar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.

'Evil will not triumph': Witkoff pledges action against Hamas, Iran, calls for unity

“This is not just a conflict; it is evil. And let me be clear, evil will not triumph,” Witkoff stated, referring to the rise of Middle East terrorism.

 US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, May 6, 2025.

Paying heavy price for hostages is a strength, not a weakness, Gantz says

While most Israelis did not want to govern the Palestinians, they were also not willing to risk national security, Gantz added.

 National Unity Party head Benny Gantz speaks at the Jerusalem Post Conference on May 19, 2025.

'IDF movement on ground in Gaza aids US hostage efforts,' Adam Boehler says at 'Post' conference

"If Hamas wants to come and make a legitimate offer, we're always open to that," he said. "Part of that stems from the movement of the IDF on the ground."

US Hostage Envoy Adam Boehler speaks with Post journalists Zvika Klein and Amichai Stein at the Jerusalem Post Conference on May 19, 2025.

Ofer Yannay: 'We changed Israeli basketball, now we’ll do the same in Europe'

Chairman and Founder of Nofar Energy and owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Club spoke at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

 Ofer Yannay, Chairman and Founder, Nofar Energy, Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC