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Israel

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What is Trump’s Proposal for Gaza?
Donald Trump has proposed that the U.S. "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip, envisioning long-term control and the relocation of Palestinians to neighboring countries. His plan includes rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure while preventing Palestinians from returning, though Egypt and Jordan have firmly rejected the idea. This controversial proposal comes amid ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns about its impact on regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Freed Israeli Hostages: What They Endured in Captivity and How They Survived
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Who Are the Israeli Hostages Being Released? Full Schedule and Latest Updates
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Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: What You Need to Know
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AJC Leadership Brings Message of Support to Israel
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Antisemitism

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AJC Statement on Ye’s Latest Antisemitic Statements
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) continues to purposefully use his platform to spew anti-Jewish hatred. While some may dismiss his hateful rants, we cannot overlook the dangerous influence they can have on his millions of followers, particularly on social media, where a significant portion of today’s antisemitism thrives
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Iran

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France Moves to Blacklist Iran’s IRGC—What It Means and What’s Next
The French Parliament passed a resolution on January 29, 2025, condemning Iran’s human rights abuses and urging the EU to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. (IRGC) and Basij forces as terrorist organizations. This move increases pressure on the EU to freeze IRGC assets and block their operations across Europe, weakening Iran’s global terror network. American Jewish Committee (AJC) and other advocates are now calling on the EU and additional nations to follow France’s lead in officially blacklisting the IRGC.
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BDS

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What Is Samidoun, the 'Charity' That Supports Anti-Israel Campus Protests and Fundraises for a Terror Group
The U.S. Treasury Department and Canadian government sanctioned Samidoun, a nonprofit posing as a Palestinian rights charity, for financially supporting the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group involved in Hamas' October 7 attacks. Cofounded in 2011 by American Charlotte Kates and her husband, PFLP member Khaled Barakat, Samidoun has also backed pro-Hamas protests on college campuses including at Columbia University; Kates was recently arrested in Canada for praising the October 7 massacre and traveled to Iran to accept a "human rights award" from the Iranian regime.
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Interreligious Relations

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AJC Welcomes White House National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today welcomes the White House’s release of the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. The publication fulfills the commitment the Administration made in December 2022, when it launched the process to better coordinate efforts to counter different forms of hate, which also led to the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, released in May 2023.
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Human Rights

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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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Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: What You Need to Know
The Israeli government and Hamas have agreed to a hostage release deal after 467 days of captivity, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The deal, set to begin on January 20, 2025, includes the phased release of Israeli and American hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, alongside humanitarian measures and troop adjustments in Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing for subsequent phases to free remaining hostages, establish a ceasefire, and outline a plan for Gaza's future governance.
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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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5 of Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks, Explained
What did Kanye West say about the Jews? Kanye's antisemitism has run rampant. He has posted antisemitic tropes on his social media accounts, shared antisemitic conspiracy theories, and later, on social media, threatened violence against Jews. Learn more about what Kanye is saying about the antisemitism meaning and why people hate Jews.
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Nearly 2,000 Sign MEAA, AJC Letter Urging Teachers' Union to Stop Anti-Israel Campaign
Massachusetts Educators Against Antisemitism (MEAA) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England have issued a public letter expressing concern about a year-long campaign by Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) leadership to demonize Israel and spread anti-Zionist propaganda into classrooms.

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