Israeli American Council

Israeli American Council leads nationwide protests against controversial Gaza documentary 'NAZA'

Pro-Israel groups are protesting screenings of 'NAZA' across the US, accusing the documentary of presenting a distorted account of the Gaza war and demanding additional context.

Pro-Israel activists hold signs highlighting the October 7 Hamas attacks during an Israeli American Council (IAC) protest against screenings of the documentary NAZA in the US.
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening

 Elan S. Carr

Israeli-American Council CEO Elan Carr to conclude term in September

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce


Four things that should concern Israelis from Trump’s speech at the IAC

The significant gap in how American Jews and Israelis perceived the speech requires Israelis to reevaluate Trump’s statements and understand it through the eyes of American Jewry.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council 2019 Summit.

Shalva band makes American debut at Israeli-American Council event

US President Donald Trump stood on stage for the whole performance. At the end, a member of the band embraced the president. Another told the president, "I love you so much."

Shalva band performs at the Israeli-American Council annual event beside US President Donald Trump, 2019.

Trump's rhetoric

Trump’s remarks smacked of classic stereotypes of Jews.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council 2019 Summit.

'The best show in town': In IAC speech, Trump felt at home - analysis

The president went on to wonder how come there aren't more Republican supporters in the Jewish community.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council 2019 Summit.

The Israeli-American community bridges Israel and US Jewry

It is no accident or coincidence, then, that the theme of this year’s IAC national summit is “Israel. Together.”

IAC Jewish Community Center site in Los Angeles

IAC to hold seminar on bridging gaps between Israeli, Diaspora Jews

Israeli-American Council founder: We are one people and depend on each other

Shoham Nicolet, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Israeli-American Council speaks at the 2018 summit.

Donald Trump to speak at IAC National Summit

Nearly 4,000 people from all over the world will be in attendance for the IAC summit, which is taking place from Dec 5-8 in South Florida, and will be discussing pressing matters in the Jewish world.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement at the White House following reports that U.S. forces attacked Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria, in Washington, U.S., October 27, 2019.

IAC conference: The model for all pro-Israel events

Like many conferences, IAC offers plenary sessions with prominent speakers and breakaway sessions featuring expert panelists.

IAC Jewish Community Center site in Los Angeles

Stop treating Israelis who left the holy land with disdain

The Israeli government did not necessarily help.

A boy is surrounded by Israeli and American flags

What unites and divides Israeli Americans and fellow Jews

In the United States, Jewish identity must be sought out either in the synagogue or other Jewish institution.

A boy is surrounded by Israeli and American flags