Israel-Hamas War: What You Need To Know

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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

What You Need to Know About the ICC and the Israel-Hamas War

Adding another dangerous twist to the Israel-Hamas War and its impact, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced he is simultaneously seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with three leaders of the genocidal terror group Hamas.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

What to Know About the Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, and What’s Next

On November 26, Israel’s security cabinet approved a U.S.-brokered 60-day ceasefire agreement that involves the Iranian-backed terror proxy Hezbollah that will go into effect on November 27 at 10 a.m. local time, marking a temporary halt to over a year of violent conflict. Here is what you need to know.

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Israel at War Updates

AJC Statement on Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Agreement

AJC welcomes today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, and hopes its enforcement can lead to enduring security for both the Israeli and Lebanese people.

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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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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

AJC Statement on the Violent Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam

The violent attacks on Israeli and Jewish fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam marks the latest chapter of how “Globalize the Intifada” is a dangerous call for violence against the Jewish people and what happens when antisemitism goes unchecked. This modern-day pogrom—rooted in anti-Jewish and anti-Israel vitriol—is why American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, will continue to stand up for Jews everywhere and demand that European leaders protect its Jewish communities.

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The Attack in Amsterdam and the Globalization of the Intifada - AJC Advocacy Anywhere

Watch in-depth analysis of the unfolding situation in Amsterdam, how we arrived at this point, and what it means for the future of Jews in Europe.

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

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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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