Watch Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer’s address at the JNS International Policy Summit. This landmark convention convened the most influential leaders and decision-makers to address the critical issues shaping Israel’s future and its role in the global arena. Ron Dermer is Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, a position he has held since 2022. He previously served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2013 to 2021 and has been a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In February 2025, he was appointed as the head of negotiations for the release of hostages.