In January 2016, the Israeli government approved the expansion of the Kotel's egalitarian section - a historic victory for the movement towards religious pluralism and any who oppose an Orthodox monopoly on the sacred site. Over a year later, however, staunch opposition has the project sliding backwards. AJC is calling on Israeli leaders to move forward with the controversial compromise.
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AJC Urges Immediate Implementation of Kotel Compromise
AJC: World Powers Should Heed Israel’s Warnings on Iran
AJC praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s clarion call for achieving the best possible deal to prevent a nuclear Iran.
AJC: French Parliament Vote Hinders Search for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
The National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament, adopted today, by a vote of 339 to 151, a resolution urging the French government to recognize the state of Palestine as a step to achieve a resolution of the conflict.
AJC Applauds United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act
AJC hails unanimous U.S. Senate adoption of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act (S. 2673).
AJC Praises U.S. Congress Approval of Iron Dome Funding
AJC expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the United States Congress for approving additional funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
AJC Urges Latin American Nations to Return Envoys to Israel
AJC is urging several Latin American countries to reconsider their decision to recall their ambassadors from Israel.
AJC: UN Human Rights Council Condemns Israel, Absolves Hamas
AJC is dismayed by the adoption of a UN Human Rights Council resolution that sharply criticizes Israel, while totally absolving Hamas of any role or responsibility in the current conflict.
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