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Ronald S. Lauder

Ronald S. Lauder is president of the World Jewish Congress.

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The road to peace cannot be paved with contempt

Recent comments by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding Saudi Arabia are shameful and troubling. Unfortunately, they reflect a mindset that risks undermining the very fabric of the state of Israel and Jewish relationships in the Middle East.

October 25, 2025

Voices of peace can find strength through unity

The late King Hussein of Jordan once shared a poignant message in an interview with a magazine, highlighting that the dividing line does not exist between Jordan and Israel but between the proponents and opponents of peace.

July 28, 2024