The Jerusalem Post 10th Annual Conference

A behind the scenes look at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Yossi Cohen: Iran not close to getting a nuclear bomb

Former Mossad chief: If Iran develops a nuclear weapon, lsrael must be able to stop Iran on its own.

|ByLAHAV HARKOV
Bank Discount CEO Uri Levin is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Israel's banking revolution a tremendous opportunity - Bank Discount CEO

Mid-size banks, such as Discount, are in an excellent strategic position to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
HEAD OF the Tzohar rabbinical association Rabbi David Stav speaks at the Jerusalem Post 10th Annual Conference, October 12, 2021

‘Jews, Arabs, must focus on common values to foster coexistence’ says Rabbi David Stav

“I still believe that if there is a solution to coexistence for Jews ad Arabs it is based on a common denominator that we share together, and these are the values of faith, charity, and family.”

|ByJEREMY SHARON

Sa'ar, Bennett oppose US consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is willing to cooperate with the Likud if Benjamin Netanyahu is defeated in primaries.

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, GIL HOFFMAN
Israel's Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Steven Mnuchin predicts global economic boom in next 18 months

"It will come as countries worldwide recover from the COVID-19 pandemic."

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Former US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Israel won't need to raise taxes - Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman

However, certain taxes will be raised to serve different economic goals, such as on real-estate purchases and plasticware.

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByZEV STUB
Israel's Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

President Herzog calls for greater dialogue with Israel’s neighbors

Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed hope that following the Abraham Accords, many more Middle Eastern nations will “emulate this path of dialogue and tolerance.”

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israel's President Isaac Herzog is seen addressing the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Bennett: World must hold Iran accountable for nuclear violations

“I expect global powers to hold [Iran] accountable, to bring them to the UN Security Council. That would be the peaceful route,” said Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen addressing the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Jerusalem is a city of inspiration and innovation – Mayor Moshe Lion

"Jerusalem is the beating heart of the Jewish people, and I intend to make sure that our heart stays healthy and goes from strength to strength."

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion is seen addressing the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

FIFA head Infantino kicks off first Israel visit with World Cup talk

Gianni Infantino appeared open to holding the World Cup every two years and possibly opening it to more teams.

OCTOBER 12, 2021ByURIEL STURM
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.