Five American high school seniors, alumni of AJC’s innovative Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program, met recently in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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AJC Global Forum: Young AJC Leaders in Conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israel's Minister of Public Security and Strategic Affairs Addresses AJC Global Forum
Addressing the AJC Global Forum, Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Minister of Public Security and Strategic Affairs, called for an international alliance of Israel, moderate Arab states, the U.S., Europe, “and all likeminded countries” to create “an international alliance to fight terror.”
AJC Honors American Rescuer in Israeli Embassy Bombing in Argentina
AJC presented its Moral Courage Award to B.G. Willison, an American citizen who rescued Lea Kovensky, a survivor of the devastating 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as other injured victims.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer Addresses AJC Global Forum
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, in a major address to the AJC Global Forum, said, “the best thing for Israel and for Jews the world over is a strong and engaged America on the world stage.”
Romanian President Iohannis Receives AJC Light Unto Nations Award
AJC honored Romanian President Klaus Iohannis with its Light Unto the Nations Award, the global Jewish advocacy organization’s highest honor presented to world leaders.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s Message to AJC Global Forum
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a strong message of support to the AJC Global Forum.
Cypriot President Anastasiades Addresses AJC Global Forum
Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, delivered a major address to the AJC Global Forum tonight.
Austrian Foreign Minister Kurz Addresses AJC Global Forum
Sebastian Kurz, Foreign Minister of Austria, delivered strong remarks to the AJC Global Forum this morning.
Gen. McMaster, U.S. National Security Advisor, Addresses AJC Global Forum
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Six-Day War, Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, the U.S. National Security Advisor, addressed the AJC Global Forum on the lessons of that conflict for today.
AJC Ad Salutes Unanimous Support of U.S. Governors for Israel, Opposition to BDS
A full-page AJC ad in today's Wall Street Journal salutes the nation’s 50 governors and the mayor of the District of Columbia for joining an AJC initiative to affirm their rejection of the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement against Israel.
Nine UN Ambassadors Visiting Israel with Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon and AJC CEO David Harris
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon is escorting a delegation of ambassadors to the UN on a trip to Israel, organized by AJC Project Interchange and led by AJC CEO David Harris.
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura will address the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.
World Leaders to Address AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C., June 4-6
A stellar array of world leaders will headline the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.
U.S. National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. McMaster to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump’s National Security Advisor, will address the AJC Global Forum 2017 on June 4.
Rabbi David Levy Named Director AJC New Jersey
AJC has named Rabbi David C. Levy as director of the global advocacy organization’s New Jersey regional office.
AJC Condemns Fatal Terror Attack on Copts in Egypt
AJC condemned the murderous terror attack on a group of Coptic Christians in Egypt, which left at least 28 dead today on a road south of Cairo.
Israeli Cabinet Minister Gilad Erdan to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
Gilad Erdan, a senior member of the Israeli Cabinet, will address the AJC Global Forum 2017 on the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War.
AJC Praises President Trump’s Affirmation of U.S.-Israel Bond
AJC saluted President Trump for his steadfast support of the U.S.-Israel relationship, Israeli security and its age-old quest for peace, the eternal link between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, and firm commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Italy Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, will address the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.
AJC Praises President Trump's Call on Muslim Nations to Confront Islamist Extremism
AJC praised President Trump for his clarion call on Muslim countries to take responsibility for leading the fight against Islamist extremism.
