Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Remarks at Ben-Gurion International Airport
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning (Thursday, 25 September 2025), at Ben-Gurion International Airport, prior to departing on a diplomatic visit to the US, where he will address the UN General Assembly and meet with US President Donald Trump [translated from Hebrew]:
"I am now leaving, with my wife, for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and Washington. At the UN, I will tell our truth – citizens of Israel, the truth of IDF soldiers, of our state.
I will condemn those leaders who, instead of condemning the murderers, rapists and burners of children, want to give them a state in the heart of Israel. This will not happen.
In Washington, I will meet – for the fourth time – with President Trump and I will discuss with him the great opportunities our victories have brought, and our need to complete the war objectives: To return all of our hostages, to defeat Hamas and to expand the circle of peace that has occurred for us in the wake of our historic victory in Operation Rising Lion and the other victories that we have achieved.
This is also the opportunity to wish you, citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish People, a happy New Year, a year of security, prosperity and peace."
Attached photo credits: Avi Ohayon (GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning (Thursday, 25 September 2025), at Ben-Gurion International Airport, prior to departing on a diplomatic visit to the US, where he will address the UN General Assembly and meet with US President Donald Trump [translated from Hebrew]:
"I am now leaving, with my wife, for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and Washington. At the UN, I will tell our truth – citizens of Israel, the truth of IDF soldiers, of our state.
I will condemn those leaders who, instead of condemning the murderers, rapists and burners of children, want to give them a state in the heart of Israel. This will not happen.
In Washington, I will meet – for the fourth time – with President Trump and I will discuss with him the great opportunities our victories have brought, and our need to complete the war objectives: To return all of our hostages, to defeat Hamas and to expand the circle of peace that has occurred for us in the wake of our historic victory in Operation Rising Lion and the other victories that we have achieved.
This is also the opportunity to wish you, citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish People, a happy New Year, a year of security, prosperity and peace."
Attached photo credits: Avi Ohayon (GPO)
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Prime Minister's Office Announcement
The Prime Minister's Office, today (Thursday, 25 September 2025):
In our work communicating with international media, the PM's Spokesman Ziv Agmon has appointed Shosh Bedrosian as a communications specialist for foreign media. Shosh has worked in international media, including at CBS. She will join David Mencer delivering the daily briefing.
The Prime Minister's Office, today (Thursday, 25 September 2025):
In our work communicating with international media, the PM's Spokesman Ziv Agmon has appointed Shosh Bedrosian as a communications specialist for foreign media. Shosh has worked in international media, including at CBS. She will join David Mencer delivering the daily briefing.
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(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)
Thursday, 25 September 2025 / 3 Tishrei 5785
JPPI Annual Assessment Presented to President Isaac Herzog: “Antisemitism at Record Highs; Report Warns of Alarming Trends”
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) has published its annual assessment of the state of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora for the year 5785 (2024/25). The report was presented to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and to the Government of Israel.
The report, serving as a central tool for policy-making by decision-makers, presents a comprehensive and updated picture of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide: geopolitical, social, demographic, and identity trends, alongside strategic recommendations for the coming years, based on in-depth analyses by JPPI experts.
This year’s assessment points to worsening or negative trends in almost all indicators describing the current reality of Israel and the Jewish people. Nonetheless, the report includes a series of strategic recommendations and possible courses of action to confront today’s challenges.
JPPI Gauges of Jewish Well-Being 2024–2025
At the heart of the Annual Assessment are JPPI’s Gauges of Jewish Well-Being – six key drivers that shape the future of Israel and the Jewish people: Demography, Cohesion, Geopolitics, the Israel–U.S. Relationship, Resilience, and Identity. Each gauge measures whether the Jewish people are in decline, troubled, maintaining, prospering, or thriving.
• Demography remains stable and positive, with Jewish population growth led by Israel, though emigration of young, secular Israelis has risen.
• Cohesion has weakened, as unity after October 7 gave way to renewed polarization over the war, hostage negotiations, and the Haredi draft exemption.
• Geopolitics reflects mounting international isolation, with growing criticism of Israel, legal challenges, and moves toward recognition of Palestine.
• Israel–U.S. Relationship remains Israel’s most important anchor, strengthened by joint operations and strategic alignment, but fragile amid political polarization.
• Resilience has declined sharply under two converging pressures: the surge of antisemitism across the West and intensifying international lawfare, including ICC warrants against Israeli leaders.
• Identity is strained, with strong Diaspora solidarity through fundraising and volunteering, but growing estrangement among progressive and younger Jews.
Taken together, the gauges show that the well-being of the Jewish people has deteriorated in 2024–2025, as resilience, cohesion, and identity decline under the combined weight of war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressure.
President Herzog said: “This is a troubling and alarming report with many challenges definitely following October 7 and the impact on Jewish communities all over the world. What’s most important for us is Jewish resilience, the ability of all communities to function and flourish amidst these challenges, and of course, keep the centrality of Israel in their heart and in their deeds, and most importantly, to see our hostages back home and an end to the war.”
JPPI President, Prof. Yedidia Stern added: “Israel stands at a crossroads: massive security achievements have opened a regional window of opportunity, but without a political horizon and without addressing the internal crisis, the country risks sliding into prolonged strategic isolation. The key challenge is to restore public trust and create a new social compact, based on a fair distribution of burdens and pragmatic constitutional reform.”
JPPI Strategic Recommendation
• Define a clear political objective for the “day after” in Gaza—rehabilitation and transfer of governance in the Strip to bolster international legitimacy.
• Restrain extremist rhetoric in government and halt declarations about “expulsion” or “destruction.”
• Launch a proactive diplomatic initiative toward Europe, Asia, and moderate Arab states.
• Integrate Diaspora Jewry into Israel’s decision-making through regular institutionalized forums.
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Thursday, 25 September 2025 / 3 Tishrei 5785
JPPI Annual Assessment Presented to President Isaac Herzog: “Antisemitism at Record Highs; Report Warns of Alarming Trends”
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) has published its annual assessment of the state of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora for the year 5785 (2024/25). The report was presented to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and to the Government of Israel.
The report, serving as a central tool for policy-making by decision-makers, presents a comprehensive and updated picture of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide: geopolitical, social, demographic, and identity trends, alongside strategic recommendations for the coming years, based on in-depth analyses by JPPI experts.
This year’s assessment points to worsening or negative trends in almost all indicators describing the current reality of Israel and the Jewish people. Nonetheless, the report includes a series of strategic recommendations and possible courses of action to confront today’s challenges.
JPPI Gauges of Jewish Well-Being 2024–2025
At the heart of the Annual Assessment are JPPI’s Gauges of Jewish Well-Being – six key drivers that shape the future of Israel and the Jewish people: Demography, Cohesion, Geopolitics, the Israel–U.S. Relationship, Resilience, and Identity. Each gauge measures whether the Jewish people are in decline, troubled, maintaining, prospering, or thriving.
• Demography remains stable and positive, with Jewish population growth led by Israel, though emigration of young, secular Israelis has risen.
• Cohesion has weakened, as unity after October 7 gave way to renewed polarization over the war, hostage negotiations, and the Haredi draft exemption.
• Geopolitics reflects mounting international isolation, with growing criticism of Israel, legal challenges, and moves toward recognition of Palestine.
• Israel–U.S. Relationship remains Israel’s most important anchor, strengthened by joint operations and strategic alignment, but fragile amid political polarization.
• Resilience has declined sharply under two converging pressures: the surge of antisemitism across the West and intensifying international lawfare, including ICC warrants against Israeli leaders.
• Identity is strained, with strong Diaspora solidarity through fundraising and volunteering, but growing estrangement among progressive and younger Jews.
Taken together, the gauges show that the well-being of the Jewish people has deteriorated in 2024–2025, as resilience, cohesion, and identity decline under the combined weight of war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressure.
President Herzog said: “This is a troubling and alarming report with many challenges definitely following October 7 and the impact on Jewish communities all over the world. What’s most important for us is Jewish resilience, the ability of all communities to function and flourish amidst these challenges, and of course, keep the centrality of Israel in their heart and in their deeds, and most importantly, to see our hostages back home and an end to the war.”
JPPI President, Prof. Yedidia Stern added: “Israel stands at a crossroads: massive security achievements have opened a regional window of opportunity, but without a political horizon and without addressing the internal crisis, the country risks sliding into prolonged strategic isolation. The key challenge is to restore public trust and create a new social compact, based on a fair distribution of burdens and pragmatic constitutional reform.”
JPPI Strategic Recommendation
• Define a clear political objective for the “day after” in Gaza—rehabilitation and transfer of governance in the Strip to bolster international legitimacy.
• Restrain extremist rhetoric in government and halt declarations about “expulsion” or “destruction.”
• Launch a proactive diplomatic initiative toward Europe, Asia, and moderate Arab states.
• Integrate Diaspora Jewry into Israel’s decision-making through regular institutionalized forums.
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Adopt a “thin constitution” and reform the system of government, including resolution of ultra-Orthodox conscription.
• Strengthen ties with the new Israeli Diaspora through civil society organizations.
• Adapt absorption services for immigrants from Western countries, in light of the global antisemitism wave.
• Develop a national plan to combat antisemitism, led by Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people.
• Establish international study tracks at Israeli universities to attract Jewish students.
Background on JPPI
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), established by the Jewish Agency for Israel, is an independent, non-partisan think tank. Its goal is to ensure the continuity and prosperity of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora. Since 2004, its Annual Assessment has been presented to the President of Israel and to successive governments, and it is considered a leading strategic report in the Jewish-Israeli sphere.
READ THE FULL REPORT: https://jppi.org.il/en/annual-assessment-of-the-jewish-people-2025-5785/
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• Strengthen ties with the new Israeli Diaspora through civil society organizations.
• Adapt absorption services for immigrants from Western countries, in light of the global antisemitism wave.
• Develop a national plan to combat antisemitism, led by Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people.
• Establish international study tracks at Israeli universities to attract Jewish students.
Background on JPPI
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), established by the Jewish Agency for Israel, is an independent, non-partisan think tank. Its goal is to ensure the continuity and prosperity of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora. Since 2004, its Annual Assessment has been presented to the President of Israel and to successive governments, and it is considered a leading strategic report in the Jewish-Israeli sphere.
READ THE FULL REPORT: https://jppi.org.il/en/annual-assessment-of-the-jewish-people-2025-5785/
Jason Pearlman, 052-6328795
Prime Minister's Office Announcement
The Prime Minister's Office, today (Thursday, 25 September 2025):
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the attack in Yemen from the Wing of Zion plane while en route to Washington, and received regular updates from the Defense Minister, IDF Chief-of-Staff and his Military Secretary afterward.
The attack focused on Houthi command centers and war materiel depots in Sanaa.
Attached photo credit: Avi Ohayon (GPO)
The Prime Minister's Office, today (Thursday, 25 September 2025):
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the attack in Yemen from the Wing of Zion plane while en route to Washington, and received regular updates from the Defense Minister, IDF Chief-of-Staff and his Military Secretary afterward.
The attack focused on Houthi command centers and war materiel depots in Sanaa.
Attached photo credit: Avi Ohayon (GPO)
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"REMEMBER OCTOBER 7": PMO Launches Public Diplomacy Campaign – about Hamas's Atrocities – in New York ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's UN Address
Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister's Office and the Prime Minister's Spokesperson's unit have initiated a public diplomacy campaign in New York on many dozens of huge billboards and trucks around the UN building and in Times Square.
On the billboards and trucks is written in English 'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'. There is also a QR code which, when scanned abroad (only), leads to a site presenting the atrocities of October 7.
The goal of the campaign is to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and the unbelievable brutality of the terrorist organization that continues to hold 48 hostages in captivity in Gaza.
The public diplomacy front has been significantly strengthened during the current visit of the Prime Minister and his delegation.
Visuals – courtesy; no credit
Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister's Office and the Prime Minister's Spokesperson's unit have initiated a public diplomacy campaign in New York on many dozens of huge billboards and trucks around the UN building and in Times Square.
On the billboards and trucks is written in English 'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'. There is also a QR code which, when scanned abroad (only), leads to a site presenting the atrocities of October 7.
The goal of the campaign is to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and the unbelievable brutality of the terrorist organization that continues to hold 48 hostages in captivity in Gaza.
The public diplomacy front has been significantly strengthened during the current visit of the Prime Minister and his delegation.
Visuals – courtesy; no credit
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President of Paraguay Santiago Peña
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President of Paraguay Santiago Peña in New York
The Prime Minister and President Peña discussed the expansion of cooperation between Israel and Paraguay in a variety of fields — security, technology, energy, and more.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked President Peña for his unwavering support of Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism and against terror, which was expressed also in Paraguay's designations of the IRGC, Hezbollah and Hamas as terror organizations.
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Paraguay's staunch opposition to anti-Israeli bias at the United Nations, the International Criminal Court and other international bodies.
Attached video credit: Omer Miron / GPO
Attached photo credit: Avi Ohayon / GPO
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President of Paraguay Santiago Peña in New York
The Prime Minister and President Peña discussed the expansion of cooperation between Israel and Paraguay in a variety of fields — security, technology, energy, and more.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked President Peña for his unwavering support of Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism and against terror, which was expressed also in Paraguay's designations of the IRGC, Hezbollah and Hamas as terror organizations.
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Paraguay's staunch opposition to anti-Israeli bias at the United Nations, the International Criminal Court and other international bodies.
Attached video credit: Omer Miron / GPO
Attached photo credit: Avi Ohayon / GPO
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