American Jewish Committee Advocacy at the UN General Assembly 2024

As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, AJC is on the ground for the most consequential UN General Assembly for Israel and the Jewish people in over 70 years.

AJC staff, experts, and leadership are urging world leaders to do everything in their power to free the 101 hostages held by Hamas, condemn the terror group’s October 7 massacre of Israelis, counter rapidly rising antisemitism, and uplift the democratic values that unite us all.

Below, you’ll find a list of curated resources that unpack key moments at the 79th UN General Assembly, and how AJC is leading the Jewish community’s diplomatic outreach to world leaders at the UN—just like we have for decades. Read More

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How AJC is Rallying Global Leaders at the UN to Counter Iran, Free Hostages, and Combat Antisemitism
Every year for decades, American Jewish Committee (AJC) leads the Jewish community’s diplomatic outreach to world leaders at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Jewish Community on Sidelines of UNGA
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside other organizations representing the American Jewish community, following the Prime Minister’s speech to the UN General Assembly.
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One Year Later, Why Can’t the UN Lay Blame for October 7 Where it Belongs?
As world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly next week, there should be one item that tops their agenda: Condemn Hamas for the atrocities of Oct. 7 and demand the release of the hostages.
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Top 5 AJC Action Items at the United Nations General Assembly
World leaders will gather at the United Nations on September 24 to open the 79th session of the General Assembly. This year’s meetings come amid the unprecedented backdrop of Israel’s seven-front defensive war against Iran and its terror proxies and the surge of antisemitism since Hamas’ October 7 massacre of over 1,200 people and kidnapping of more than 250 hostages, 101 of whom remain in captivity.  Here are the top five action items that AJC, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is advocating as the UN General Assembly kicks off.
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At the UN General Assembly: Jason Isaacson Highlights Israel's Challenges and the Fight Against Antisemitism
Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, joins us to share insights on the key priorities from the sidelines of this year's UN General Assembly.
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AJC Statement on President Biden's Address to UN General Assembly
President Biden has long been a stalwart defender of Israel and his stirring address to the UN General Assembly sent an unequivocal message to the world that his support and that of the United States for Israel remains ironclad.
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AJC Honors Tal Becker, Brings Advocacy to the UN General Assembly
American Jewish Committee (AJC) tonight honored Tal Becker, a veteran peace negotiator and legal advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for his tireless efforts to strengthen and safeguard the Jewish homeland in the community of nations, as well as his steadfast commitment to peace in the Middle East.

The Madeline and Bruce Ramer Award for Diplomatic Excellence was presented to Becker at this year’s AJC Global Jewish Diplomacy Reception, a keystone event of AJC’s Diplomatic Marathon on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly—a three-decade-old, first-of-its-kind outreach operation aimed at advancing issues of concern to the Jewish community with leaders from around the globe. The reception is the main Jewish event during the opening days of this year’s meeting.
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AJC Statement on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Address at the UN General Assembly
AJC is under no illusions that a definitive resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be simple - or is close at hand. However, with pragmatism and visionary leadership, AJC continues to imagine, and strive for, a more hopeful future in which Israelis’ security requirements and Palestinians’ political aspirations can be fulfilled.
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AJC Lauds Ukraine President Zelensky’s Plea to UN to Not Waver In Fight Against Russian Aggression
The world community must not waver in its support of Ukraine in its fight against the brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia, now in its third year. In his address today to the UN General Assembly, President Zelensky made a compelling case for a just peace. Ukraine deserves nothing less.
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WATCH: Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism Program
At the annual AJC Global Jewish Diplomacy Reception, AJC CEO Ted Deutch was joined by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemtism, and Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC Director of International Jewish Affairs; Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Combating Antisemitism, to discuss the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism, created by Special Envoys from around the world.
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AJC Statement on Iranian President Pezeshkian’s Address to the UN General Assembly
In his first address to the United Nations as Iran's President, President Pezeshkian sought to portray himself – and the regime he represents – as a thoughtful partner on the world stage. It is important to remember that his is a regime that is single-handedly responsible for undermining regional stability in the Middle East and around the world, pouring funding and weapons into terror groups that are committed to death and destruction, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen, all while building nuclear weapons in violation of international law and the JCPOA.
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Demand urgent action from world leaders #Bringthemhomenow
Demand Urgent Action From World Leaders: #BringThemHomeNow
Join AJC and call on every world leader, diplomat, and elected official to increase the pressure on Hamas to secure the immediate release of every hostage.
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