Since the coordinated U.S.–Israel military operations launched on February 28—following the Iranian regime’s direct attacks on Israel in 2024—the conflict has escalated dramatically, with the Iranian regime targeting nations and civilians across the Middle East and even parts of Europe. The onslaught underscores how a nuclear-armed Iran would imperil America, Israel, U.S. allies, and the world. Read perspectives from American Jewish Committee experts around the world.

For decades, the Iranian regime has destabilized the Middle East, targeting Americans, Israelis, Arabs, and even its own people—while backing terror proxies, advancing a nuclear program in defiance of international commitments, and fueling a global network of terrorism. Now, open conflict has forced urgent questions to the forefront. Find answers to your questions here.

History shows that rising antisemitism often coincides with broader societal polarization, extremism, and declining trust in democratic institutions. In 2025, majorities of both American Jews and the general public report less confidence in the way American democracy is functioning than they did five years ago. Hatred left unchallenged rarely stays contained.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent comments about Israel were confusing and problematic.