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Attack on Israel: Video Updates from AJC’s Jerusalem Director

AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich shares updates and firsthand reflections from the Jewish state.

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AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on Hezbollah's Deadly Drone Strike
October 14, 2024
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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Honoring the Heroic Civilian Guards of Kfar Aza
December 26, 2023
Watch AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich explain the critical role of civilian guards who protect communities in and around Israel's borders. Leibovich honors the memory of seven civilian guards of Kfar Aza who died defending their beloved kibbutz from Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023.
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A Tour of the Nova Festival Commemoration Site
December 7, 2023
To commemorate two months since Hamas' massacre, AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res.) tours the Nova Festival Commemoration memorial in Tel Aviv. On October 7, 2023, terrorists murdered more than 360 innocent civilians at the festival near Kibbutz Re'im.
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Watch: How All Israelis are Affected by the Israel-Hamas War, A Tribute to Vivian Silver
November 14, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich explains how deeply interconnected Israeli society is. Leibovich also shares a touching tribute to Vivian Silver, a devoted Canadian-Israeli peace activist who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
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One Month Later: How October 7 "Changed the DNA" of Israelis Forever
November 7, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on how Israel – which continues to be in a state of emergency – is grappling with one of the most unprecedented periods in its 75-year history.
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Watch: Live from the Galilee: How Volunteers are Stepping up to Support the IDF
November 1, 2023
After spotting a tent near a gas station in the Galilee, AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich stopped by and met an inspiring group of volunteers who are lifting up the spirits of IDF soldiers.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Welcomes Members of 7 European Parliaments and the EU to Israel
October 30, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich is heartened by this week's solidarity mission from Members of 7 European Parliaments and the EU to the Jewish state. Leibovich provides a glimpse into the mission's agenda, including visiting families of hostages and a trip to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, a common target of Hamas rockets.
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WATCH: How a Filipino Caregiver's Quick Thinking Saved an Elderly Israeli From Hamas
October 25, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich recalls a powerful story of how a Filipino caregiver helped save the life of an elderly Israeli woman during Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on October 7, 2023.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director On What Yocheved Lifschitz’s Testimony Tells Us About Hamas' Cruelty
October 24, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich shares harrowing details about the capture and release of Yocheved Lifschitz, 85, from Hamas captivity and the trauma she endured. Leibovich also explains how the terrorist organization is being methodical in which hostages are released.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Explains IDF Preparations for Gaza Ground Operation
October 23, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich gives an update on day 17 since the October 7 massacre by Hamas.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on the Evacuation of Holocaust Survivors in Southern Israel
October 19, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor herself, shares how 580 survivors were evacuated from their homes near the Gaza border.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on the Battle Against Fake News, Media Bias
October 18, 2023
In the wake of a deadly blast at the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital due to a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rocket, AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich urges society to be aware of Hamas' propaganda and the media bias that often amplifies it.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on Global Support for Israel
October 17, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the importance of foreign support for the Jewish state
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on Security Updates in Israel and a Personal Reflection on Kibbutz Be'eri
October 13, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich provides important security updates from Israel’s northern border on Day 7.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Reflects on War's Impact on Her Family
October 12, 2023
AJC Jerusalem’s Director, Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the war’s impact on her family and the feeling of solidarity and support that gives her hope for the future.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on the Trauma Israel Has Suffered from Hamas's Massacres
October 12, 2023
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich details the deep impact Hamas's terror assault has had on the Israeli people.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich Updates on Hostage Crisis and Hamas's Attack on Israel
October 9, 2023
On Monday, October 9, hear from AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on the situation on the ground following Hamas's unprecedented and murderous attack on Israel.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich Updates on Devastating Toll of Hamas's Attack on Israel
October 7, 2023
AJC Jerusalem’s Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the devastating toll of these unspeakable crimes committed by Hamas.
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WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Reacts to Hamas's Attack on Israel
October 7, 2023
Watch as AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reacts and provides critical updates on the situation in Israel.
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