Prof. Miriam Adelson, publisher of Israel Hayom, addressed the second Israel Hayom Summit 2026 in New York City on Wednesday in a keynote address.
"Since October 7, we have known terrible pain. We remember those we lost," she said, "What will we build from this pain?" she said at the opening session.
Adelson said, "after all we have endured, we face a question that will define our generation." Adelson said, "We cannot bring back those we have lost. But we can honor their lives through the future we create." Adelson described that future as "A country that is safer. A society that is stronger. A people more united in purpose."
Adelson said, "Our children must inherit more than the memory of our suffering. They must inherit the promise of our future." Adelson said, "Israel has never had the luxury of taking its survival for granted. But survival alone cannot be our ambition." To build that future, Adelson said, "we must also look inward."
Adelson said, "loving our country does not mean believing it can do no wrong. It means caring enough to make it better." The remarks opened with the words "Walk humbly." Adelson said, "humility is not weakness. It does not mean standing aside when history calls on us to act."
"The friendship between Israel and America is a commitment between peoples." Adelson said, "our alliance must remain strong." She then stressed that this is crucial because of the shared threats.
"We have two years in this administration, to create true change, to face and defeat our true, common enemy. Together. That is our responsibility – as Israelis and Americans," she noted, referring to President Donald Trump's term ending in 2029.
On Jewish life, Adelson said, "No young Jew should fear wearing a Star of David. No student should feel compelled to hide their Jewish identity." Adelson said. She added, "The next chapter of Israel's story is ours to write," but warned that "we cannot allow those who hate us to define what it means to be Jewish. Our identity is not built on fear."
Of the founding of Israel Hayom, Adelson said, "Sheldon and I believed that Israel needed a strong, independent voice. A voice proud of our country. A voice unafraid to challenge powerful institutions," referring to her late husband Sheldon Adelson, who died in 2021.
Adelson said the mission of Israel Hayom "is more important than ever." The reason, Adelson said, is that "in a world overwhelmed by information, the truth is often the first thing we lose." Adelson said, "We must have the courage to defend Israel against lies. To check the facts. To ask the hard questions."
