Israel and the War: What You Need To Know

Israel and the Region: What You Need To Know

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Scroll down for trusted AJC expert analysis on the current situation in the region and what it means for the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East.

Amid a global rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hate following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis, you’ll also find helpful resources to counter misinformation about Israel and the Jewish people.

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Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis

The MOU Is Only the Beginning: AJC Global Expert Perspectives on the U.S.-Iran Agreement
Following the announcement of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), AJC has raised questions and concerns about the terms of the MOU, its implementation and long-term implications for regional security.
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Common Questions and Myths

Is the U.S. "Merging" With Israel's Military? What the NDAA Really Says About U.S.-Israel Defense Cooperation
On July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress' annual defense authorization bill that authorizes funding levels for U.S. military programs and sets policy priorities.
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Antisemitism Related to the War

Hasan Piker – Twitch Streamer Who Spreads Antisemitism to Millions
Hasan Piker, known as HasanAbi on the video-game streaming platform Twitch, is a far-left antisemitic streaming star who has attracted millions of fans.
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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

AJC CEO Ted Deutch: Shaping the Next 120 Years of Jewish Life | AJC Global Forum 2026
Closing AJC Global Forum 2026, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on a historic gathering marking AJC’s 120th anniversary and lays out a vision for the future of the Jewish people, Israel, and democratic societies around the world.
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What Happened on October 7, 2023

Inside the Advocacy Effort to Bring the Hostages Home
More than two years after the October 7 massacre, Hamas has agreed to return the 48 hostages still in Gaza under the U.S.-brokered peace deal. Jessica Bernton, AJC’s Director of Congressional Affairs, shares details of AJC’s joint advocacy with the hostage families of returned hostages—how personal stories, bipartisan meetings with Congress and the White House, and coordinated delegations kept the issue at the forefront.
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Israel and the War Updates

5 Things to Know About Trump’s Board of Peace?
President Trump has launched his Board of Peace, a multinational effort to oversee maintenance of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, reconstruction of Gaza after the war started by Hamas’ massacre of Israelis on October 7, 2023, and restoration of order in the coastal enclave.
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Campus/Academic Resources

Back to School Resources
AJC’s Center for Education Advocacy is leading the effort to ensure Jewish students’ full inclusion in educational spaces.
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How We Got Here

Inside Look at Israeli Affairs: Reporting Through War and Division | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, three of Israel’s leading journalists—Nave Dromi, Asaf Liberman, and moderator Nurit Canetti—discuss what it’s like to report from the frontlines of trauma, war, and political upheaval.
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Latest Videos

Understanding the Latest Joint U.S.-Israel Operation in Iran - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out significant strikes in Iran. As Iran has already begun retaliating and threatens further action, next steps and implications for the region and beyond are far-reaching.
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Ways to Take Action

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Elected Leaders: Stand with Israel
Join AJC in calling on all elected leaders to send a clear message: We stand with Israel.
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Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Demand Accountability and Transparency.
Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Demand Accountability and Transparency.
Join AJC in calling on elected leaders to conduct strong oversight of any potential agreement with Iran, ensure that any sanctions relief is contingent on meaningful and verifiable Iranian compliance, reaffirm America’s commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, and support the security and stability of U.S. allies and partners throughout the region.
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Congress: Support Israel by Advancing Regional Cooperation
ACT NOW: Oppose Congressional Effort to Eliminate Aid to Israel
Join AJC in urging Congress to protect critical assistance to Israel and take a clear stand for policies that make America safer.
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Global Voice

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Sens. Fetterman and McCormick Call Out Antisemitism Within Their Own Parties, Reaffirm Bipartisan Support for Israel
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Receives the Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Receives the Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award
The 2026 U.S. and Israeli Elections: What’s at Stake | AJC Global Forum 2026
The 2026 U.S. and Israeli Elections: What’s at Stake | AJC Global Forum 2026