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Heather Johnston

Heather Johnston is the founder and chief executive officer of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

A map of ancient Israel and Judea. Credit: Richardprins via Wikimedia Commons.

What’s in a name?

In Israel, a lot, especially when it comes to Judea and Samaria.

Heather Johnston

April 8, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at Ariel University on March 9, 2022. Photo by Josh Hasten.

Boycotting Israeli science harms everybody

Congress must step in and codify a 2020 policy change on essential U.S. collaboration with Israeli research and development.

Heather Johnston

July 11, 2023