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JNS Summit Day 2: Israel as a global leader in tech and diplomacy

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin, international adviser to the Israeli prime minister Caroline Glick and leading voices in diplomacy, technology, national security, law, media and faith headline the summit’s second day in Jerusalem.

On Day 2 of the JNS International Policy Summit at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, the morning plenary, “Israel: A Global Superpower—AI, Tech & Innovation,” will focus on Israel’s role in artificial intelligence, high-tech and innovation.

The evening plenary, “Israel on the Global Stage: Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy,” will focus on Israel’s foreign relations, regional partnerships, defense strategy and role in the international arena.

The sessions feature Aryeh Lightstone, senior adviser to the U.S. special envoy for peace missions; Sam Grundwerg, world chairman of Keren Hayesod; Rabbi Kalman Samuels, founder of Shalva; former Israeli Finance Minister Dr. Yuval Steinitz; JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin; Caroline Glick, international affairs adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; and other leaders in technology, diplomacy, philanthropy, national security and public affairs.

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