Antisemitism Conference 2026

Members of Parliament and elected officials are cordially invited to meet their Israeli colleagues, the Knesset Members, to discuss government policies and legislative actions to fight antisemitism and Holocaust denial.

Join us for an exclusive tour of the historic Tower of David, a symbol of Jerusalem’s enduring strength throughout Jewish history, and discover how it stands not only as a guardian of history but also as a beacon of inspiration for the future.

Attendance at the meeting is by invitation only.

The 2026 International Conference on Combating Antisemitism opening Gala Event is an inspiring evening.  During the event, the annual award from the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism will be presented.

Attendance at the meeting is by invitation only.

This year's conference will focus on the most urgent issues in the global fight against antisemitism, such as how can we halt Holocaust denial campaigns, implement effective strategies to prevent the spread of antisemitic conspiracy theories, and reverse the surge of antisemitism in Europe, which has increased sharply due to recent waves of immigration to the continent.

The 2026 International Conference on the Fight Against Antisemitism will take place alongside International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Selected participants will be invited to a special tour and an intimate ceremony honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

Attendance at the meeting is by invitation only.

Eyal Yakoby is a recent University of Pennsylvania graduate with a degree in Political Science and Modern Middle East Studies and an incoming student at MIT. He is a prominent voice on radicalism and extremism, having spoken at a House leadership press conference in 2023 and testified before the House Judiciary Committee in 2024. Yakoby has appeared on major television networks, including CNN, ABC, and Fox, and has contributed to outlets such as The Washington Post and The New York Post. He is committed to seeing the United States confront and defeat the growing anti-American sentiment across the country.

Romina Kuko is a Member of the Parliament of Albania, serving on the Committee on European Affairs and the Committee on National Security and Defence. Since 2021, she has also holds the position of International Secretary of the Socialist Party of Albania, where she leads the party’s international cooperation agenda, manages relations with sister parties, and liaises with European and global political networks.

She previously served as Deputy Minister of Interior from 2017 to 2025, a role in which she was responsible for some of the most sensitive portfolios of national security. During her tenure, she oversaw Albania’s internal security architecture, the coordination of public order and policing structures, counter-terrorism policy, and the country’s national mechanisms for crisis management. She served as National Anti-Trafficking Coordinator, directing prevention, protection and prosecution policies with particular focus on vulnerable groups. She also led the development of Albania’s national approach to Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, ensuring inter-institutional alignment and international cooperation.

As Deputy Minister, Kuko represented Albania in EU, NATO, OSCE and UN formats and was responsible for the country’s negotiations, reporting and reform process under EU Chapter 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security). 

Before joining the Ministry of Interior, she worked extensively in public administration and the international field. She began her career in 2006 at the Ministry of Defence, in the Directorate for Euro-Atlantic Integration, serving as Desk Officer for Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and contributing to Albania’s early NATO-related cooperation. From 2010 to 2017, she served within the OSCE Presence in Albania, where she was involved in security-sector governance, community policing programmes, the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalism.

Kuko holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, graduating with Honours, and a Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy. She has completed advanced training with the Council of Europe School of Political Studies, ODIHR, the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), and the UK Defence Academy, among other prestigious institutions.

Fluent in four foreign languages, she is an alumni of International Visitor Program of State Department also the author of several academic articles on geopolitics published in Albania and abroad.

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is also the host of the Truth to Power Live with Dumisani Washington podcast. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of ‘Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 37 years and have six children and four grandchildren.

Alex Witkoff is the CEO of Witkoff, overseeing all aspects of the company’s development and operations. Known for executing innovative strategies across asset classes, he leads transformative real estate projects, including the redevelopment of the Shore Club in Miami Beach, Dutchman’s Pipe in West Palm Beach, One Highline in New York, Shell Bay in Hallandale Beach, and 700 North Miami Avenue. Witkoff shapes every project through a holistic vision that informs architecture, amenities, and branding. He serves on Miami Beach’s Historic Preservation Advisory Committee and was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. He is also involved with the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, Urban Land Institute, and Young Presidents Organization. Witkoff graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. 

A passionate advocate of the free expression of ideas and Israel, David Bernstein is the founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values (JILV), which opposes illiberal ideologies and supports liberal values in and out of the Jewish community, and author of Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews. He is also a co-founder of the Institute for Liberal Values, a consortium of like-minded organizations supporting liberal principles. He is past President and CEO of Jewish Council for Public Affairs and former executive director of the David Project. He spent 13 years at the American Jewish Committee in senior roles. David is a prolific speaker, podcaster and writer, having written hundreds of opinion pieces in the Jewish and general press. 

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Hermann Tertsch has been a Member of the European Parliament for the VOX party since 2019. He is currently a Vice President of the Patriots for Europe Group and a member of the Foreign Affairs (AFET), International Trade (INTA), Development (DEVE) and European Democracy Shield (EUDS) Committees. 

Born in Madrid in 1958, Tertsch has spent his entire professional career as journalist, starting in 1982 in the Vienna delegation of the EFE Agency and joining, in 1985, the staff of the Spanish newspaper El País in its international section. In 1993, he became deputy editor of El País and head of the Ed-Op section. In 2007, he became director and editor of the late night news show “Diario de la Noche” at Telemadrid, which soon became a reference for Spanish conservatives.

He first ran for office in 2019 as an independent in the VOX party list to the European Parliament, being afterwards re-elected in 2024. He has dedicated his political activity to the cultural battle against Marxism and globalism. He is a promoter and signer of the anti-communist Madrid Charter, an initiative launched in 2020 to counter the malign influence that the Sao Paulo Forum and the Puebla Group exert over the Ibero-American continent.  

He has authored several books, essays and novels. He has received numerous awards related to his activity as a journalist. He is also a recipient of the Golden Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit and the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. 

Flávio Bolsonaro is a pre-candidate for the Presidency of the Republic and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Elected Senator for the state of Rio de Janeiro with 4.3 million votes, he is a lawyer, businessman, former state deputy, and a strong advocate of family values, public security, economic freedom, and conservative principles.

Fabrice Leggeri, born in 1968, is a French civil servant and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since July 2024. He represents the National Rally (Rassemblement National) and is part of the Patriots for Europe (PfE) parliamentary group.

Mr. Leggeri has been serving for more than 25 years at various French Ministries (Interior, Defence, Foreign Affairs) and as Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex).

He is a graduate of the École normale supérieure, Sciences Po, and the École nationale d’administration (ENA). He also holds degrees in history from the University of Paris.

Eduardo Bolsonaro was born on July 10, 1984, in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds a Law degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and joined the Brazilian Federal Police in 2010, where he served as a clerk before entering public life.

In 2014, he was elected Federal Deputy for São Paulo, beginning his political career in the National Congress. In 2018, he made history by being elected with 1,843,735 votes, becoming the most voted federal deputy in Brazilian history. He was subsequently reelected with strong vote totals, consolidating his position in national politics.

Throughout his terms, Eduardo Bolsonaro has been active on issues such as public security, defense of individual liberties, free-market economic policies, and foreign affairs, while maintaining close dialogue with conservative leaders and movements internationally. He currently lives abroad, in what he describes as political exile, due to ongoing political persecution in Brazil.

Sebastian Kruis (1989) from the Netherlands has been a member of the European Parliament since 2024. Representing the Party for Freedom, which is part of the group Patriots for Europe. Before serving as a member of parliament, Sebastian was the spokesperson for Geert Wilders and city councilor in The Hague. Now his main focus is on International Trade, relations with Latin America, and he is a member of the Israel delegation from the European Parliament.

Member of the European Parliament since 2024, representing the National People’s Front (ELAM). Following the election, he joined the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group, where he serves as a Member of the Bureau. He participates in the AFET, LIBE and ENVI committees.

He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Cyprus and has completed specialised courses in geopolitics, international relations, energy security and terrorism.

More specifically, he obtained the following additional diplomas:
• "Political Islamism, Jihadist Terrorism, and the Contemporary Middle East from the Muslim Brotherhood to ISIS,"
• "The Turkish Cypriot Community,"
• "Cyprus: 1974-2004,"
• "The Geopolitics of Hydrocarbons in the Southeastern Mediterranean and the Caspian Sea, in relation to the role of Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus,"
• "Energy Security, International and Energy Policy,"
• "Greek-Turkish disputes in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean: Past, present, and future."

Politically active from an early age, he has been a member of ELAM’s Political Council since 2008. From 2011 to 2024, he served as the party’s Spokesperson, and between 2016 and 2024 he worked as a Parliamentary Associate in the House of Representatives of Cyprus.

Mieke Andriese is a Member of the European Parliament for the Party for Freedom (PVV) and Vice-President of Patriots for Europe. In the European Parliament, she focuses on foreign affairs, human rights, and the defence of national sovereignty within Europe. Her work is guided by a principled and realistic approach to international politics, with a strong emphasis on freedom, democratic accountability, and cultural continuity.

She opposes further centralisation of power in Brussels and advocates a Europe of sovereign nations that cooperate where beneficial, while retaining control over borders, identity, and democratic decision-making. 

Medical doctor - children cardiologist, since 2016 member of the Slovak Parliament for Political Party Hnutie SLOVENSKO (before Ordinary People and Independent Personalities), Chairman of the Permanent Delegation of the Slovak Parliament to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, former Minister of Health of the Slovak Republic. Vice Chairman of the Mandate and Immunities Committee and member of the Healthcare Committee of the Slovak Parliament. Founder and Co-chairman of the Israeli Allies Caucus in the Slovak Parliament. 

Author of the health program of the two previous governments of Slovak Republic. The founding member and the member of the Streering Group of the National & European Parliamentarians for Cancer Action.

For years involved in volunteering and supporting various charitable projects at home and abroad. He was awarded the Bratislava Mayor's Award for selfless and effective help to people in need.

Rev. Johnnie Moore, PhD, is a global evangelical leader best known for his consequential work at the intersection of faith and foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. Rev. Moore is routinely listed among the world’s most influential religious figures. He is a popular author, teacher, businessperson, and acclaimed human rights and religious freedom activist whose effective advocacy has materially impacted policy in many nations. More recently, Rev. Moore has been a global thought leader actively navigating the intersections between faith and science, particularly in relation to the emerging Age of Artificial Intelligence. His awards and honors include the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s prestigious Medal of Valor. He was twice appointed to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom by the president of the United States, and in 2023 he was named one of the world’s top 25 “young visionaries” by the Jerusalem Post for his peacemaking work among Arabs and Israelis. Rev. Moore’s dissertation focused on the role of religious actors as Track II diplomats. He is the vice chancellor and managing director of Middle East studies at Pepperdine University. He is the chairman of the board of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Moore is also a business person who founded The KAIROS Company, which was acquired by JDA Worldwide. In the summer of 2025, Moore led the US government's historic efforts to provide nearly 200 million meals for free to the people of Gaza, food Hamas could not steal.

Shawn Eni is the creator behind TheMossadIL, one of the largest Jewish and pro Israel accounts on X, where he specializes in documenting antisemitism, debunking conspiracy theories, and ridiculing bad ideas until they collapse under their own weight.

With hundreds of millions of views worldwide, Shawn has become known for translating complex history, media manipulation, and online radicalization into content people actually read, share, and understand. Since October 7, 2023, his work has focused on exposing how antisemitism spreads online, how algorithms reward outrage over accuracy, and why Gen Z encounters anti Jewish narratives long before they encounter facts.

Shawn does not approach antisemitism as an abstract theory or academic exercise. He approaches it the way it actually exists today: viral, visual, emotional, and algorithmically amplified.

He firmly believes that facts matter, sources matter, and humor is an underrated strategic weapon.

Tila Falic Levi, a Miami Beach native and mother of six, was raised in a family dedicated to community work and philanthropy, instilling in her a lifelong commitment to service and leadership from an early age. Tila studied communications at the University of Miami and now passionately teaches the history of the State of Israel across various educational settings.
Tila is also the executive producer for a geo-political podcast, called standpoint and she serves as a director of communications for the Falic family foundation. 
Throughout her career, she has served on numerous community boards and chaired major galas for prominent organizations.  Inspired by her Zionist spirit, Tila co-founded South Florida Zionists. Recently she was nominated as a member of “Miami women who rock.”
As a proud advocate for her local community, Tila supports political candidates, educational initiatives, and the evolving needs of South Florida’s community. She constantly seeks innovative ways to inspire others and deepen their connections to their Jewish heritage and love for Israel. Tila is a presidential appointee to the United States Holocaust Museum Board and a Trustee on the board of Florida International University. She also serves as a delegate to the World Zionist Congress with Israel 365.
With a legacy of service and a passion for community, Tila is considered to be a leading advocate in our community, for education, politics and Israel. She is a proud Patriot and Zionist.

Rabbi Menachem Margolin Founder and Chairman of EJA - European Jewish Association, EIPA - Europe Israel Press Association and AMEPA - American Middle East Press Association

Under his leadership, The EJA has become one of the most influential Jewish advocacy organizations in Europe. Headquartered in Brussels, the EJA works to protect Jewish rights and promote pro-Israel policies at the highest levels of European politics, media, and civil society. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to represent dozens of communities and institutions across the continent. Rabbi Margolin oversees a professional team operating from Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Israel.

To enhance Israel’s voice in the European media landscape, Rabbi Margolin founded the Europe Israel Press Association (EIPA), which brings leading European journalists to Israel for in-depth reporting opportunities. In 2024, he expanded this model globally by launching the American Middle East Press Association (AMEPA), working with top-tier U.S. media outlets. Today, EIPA and AMEPA serve as trusted bridges between Israel and the international media, delivering thousands of impactful stories. Today, 

Ruben Baumgarten (1969) is a medical doctor and PhD who currently serves as Managing Director and specialist in laboratory medicine at the Reinier Haga Medical Diagnostic Center (RHMDC) since 2017. He is also a non-executive board member in multiple healthcare institutions and acts as a Lead Assesor for the Dutch Accreditation Council. He has been a member of the Dutch Senate for the Liberal Conservative party since June 2023 and serves as the chair for the Israel Allies Foundation Europe Network in the Dutch senate.

Itai Reuveni is an expert on social movements and their impact on politics, and the role not-profit organizations play in funding terrorism and promoting antisemitism. He is the Director of Communications and Outreach at NGO Monitor, a Jerusalem based non-profit research institute, and a Research Associate at the London-based Forum of Foreign Relations, a security-oriented think tank.

Itai is an alumnus of the International Visitor Leadership Program, the U.S. State Department’s premier leadership program for foreign professionals. He has a BA in Political Science and Iranian Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he also obtained an MA in International Affairs.

He is sought-after commentator in English and Hebrew media, particularly on topics related to the current conflict, and the role international organizations are playing in the global rise of antisemitism.