WATCH: Over 1,000 pro-Israel activists gather in Washington to learn how to combat antisemitism

The Israel on Campus Coalition held its 2026 convention, bringing together more than 1,000 pro-Israel students, activists, and faculty members to combat antisemitism and develop future leaders.

Part 1: The battle for Israel in the United States is moving to college campuses.

More than 1,000 pro-Israel students and campus leaders gathered in Washington for three days of training, strategy and politics.

Their goal: to prepare for one of the most contentious arenas in… pic.twitter.com/06sOxuO5IG

— C14 News Israel • Headlines (@c14israel) August 11, 2026

Part 2: Omer Shem-Tov, who survived 505 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza, took the stage in Washington with a message for the students.

“Be grateful that you have a mission. Find your mission and really focus on it. Bring light to the world.”

Via Channel 14’s Chief US… pic.twitter.com/ZylGSH5Ibj

— C14 News Israel • Headlines (@c14israel) August 11, 2026

Part 3: The fight for Israel is no longer limited to college classrooms and lecture halls.

It is also being fought on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, where a single video can reach millions within hours.

The students are returning to campus with new tools, but the real test… pic.twitter.com/RuSP2rl8e2

— C14 News Israel • Headlines (@c14israel) August 11, 2026

Part 4: More than 1,000 pro-Israel students came to Washington to prepare for what comes next.

They learned how to counter anti-Israel initiatives, fight antisemitism and build alliances on campus.

Now they’re heading back to universities across America, where the real battle… pic.twitter.com/Yp6YYTy7LB

— C14 News Israel • Headlines (@c14israel) August 11, 2026

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