Israel-Hamas War: What You Need To Know

Israel at War: What You Need To Know

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust — slaughtering babies, committing sexual violence, burning whole families alive, and taking 240 civilians hostage. Hamas murdered more than 1,200 Israelis during the attack. One year later, Hamas is still holding over 100 men, women, and children — including seven Americans — captive in the terror tunnels in Gaza.

Israel continues to fight for its survival, battling a seven front war against the Iranian regime and its terror proxies Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas, and more.

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Common Questions and Myths

How Many Americans Have Been Killed by Hamas, Before, and After October 7?

The brutal execution of six hostages by Hamas in late August has heightened the urgency to free the 100+ hostages still held by the terror group nearly a year after the October 7. Hamas has a long history of murdering U.S. nationals dating back to its founding in the late 1980s. Here's what to know about the Americans killed by Hamas on and before October 7.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

Iranian Regime Targets Millions of Israelis in Largest Ever Ballistic Missile Attack

On October 1, Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the largest-ever single ballistic missile attack. The attack, which Iran claims was in retaliation for Israel's assassination of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, is part of Iran’s long-standing campaign against Israel, which it seeks to eliminate. In response, Israel is preparing for further action, with global allies condemning the attack and offering support.

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First Anniversary

11 Essential Resources on the One-Year Anniversary of October 7

Find a collection of 11 resources that all advocates for Israel and the Jewish people need to know as we mark the anniversary of October 7.

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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

One Year Later, Why Can’t the UN Lay Blame for October 7 Where it Belongs?

As world leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, AJC CEO Ted Deutch called for one item to be the top of their agenda: Condemn Hamas for the atrocities of October 7 and demand the release of the hostages.

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What Happened on October 7, 2023

Meet the Seven American Hostages Still Held By Hamas

Meet the seven Americans still held hostage after thousands of Hamas terrorists breached the border between Israel and Gaza intent on terrifying and destroying the Jewish state.

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How We Got Here

Timeline: Key Events In The Israel-Arab And Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Conversations on social media, news media coverage, events on college campuses, and general public discourse related to the Israel-Hamas War demonstrate a dire need for accurate information about Israel, Zionism, and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The timeline here aims to address frequently asked questions about Israel's history and to help dispel misinformation about the events leading up to October 7, 2023.

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Read AJC's Ten Principles on the Israel-Hamas War and the Path to Peace

Campus/Academic Resources

5 Jewish Stories of Post-October 7 Strength on U.S. Campuses

As events to remember the victims of the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7 unfolded this week on college campuses across the country, Jewish students were reminded that they still face exclusion and harassment. More campus protests featured and spread rhetoric calling for the destruction of Israel and extolling terrorism.

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Antisemitism Related to the Conflict

Aviva Klompas is Fighting the Normalization of Antisemitism on Social Media

Aviva Klompas has long been a fierce advocate for Israel and is no stranger to the forces that try to delegitimize the Jewish state. Klompas, joins AJC's People of the Pod podcast to discuss how she’s working to combat antisemitism and shape the conversation, both online and off.

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Latest Videos

AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on Hezbollah's Deadly Drone Strike on IDF base by Binyamina

In a dispatch recorded from the Israel-Lebanon border, AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich shares an update on Hezbollah’s deadly drone strike on a military base in northern Israel.

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AJC Toolkits and Resources

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AJC Statements

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AJC Advocacy Anywhere: Israel at War

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Ways to Take Action

Congress: Condemn Rape and Sexual Violence by Hamas Terrorists

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, in urging Congress to condemn Hamas for using sexual and gender based violence as a weapon of war.

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Urge Congress to Continue Demanding the Release of ALL the Hostages

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, in urging Congress to act to secure the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

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