On October 7, 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) hosted a National October 7 Memorial Commemoration for diplomats to honor the memories of all the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack and reaffirm our commitment to bring home each of the remaining 101 hostages still in captivity. You can watch the full program here.
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AJC's National October 7 Diplomatic Memorial Commemoration
What is Hezbollah? And Why Does it Threaten Global Security?
Bent on eradicating Israel and murdering Israelis, Hezbollah has launched 12,000 rockets and drones at the Jewish state since October 8, including the deadly strike in the Druze village of Majdal Shams in July that killed 12 kids and wounded several others.
At National Vigil, AJC CEO Ted Deutch Honors the Hostages Murdered by Hamas
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined Second Gentlemen Douglas Emhoff, Jewish community members and leaders at the National Vigil for the Hostages in Washington, D.C. to mourn the hostages ruthlessly murdered by Hamas.
Urgent Briefing: Escalating Crisis in Northern Israel - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Saturday marked the deadliest day for Israeli civilians since October 7.
Israel and the Path to Peace - AJC at the Republican National Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, American Jewish Committee (AJC) convened a panel discussion with experts who discussed Israel’s right to self-defense and security, governance in Gaza, the Iranian regime and its network of terror, the Jewish state’s relationship with Arab countries in the Gulf, and much more. AJC is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. AJC does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates. More information about AJC programming on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention will be coming later this summer.
Understanding the War Zone in Northern Israel: A Conversation with Sarit Zehavi - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
As Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror proxy, continues to launch attacks against northern Israel, the threat of a larger war looms.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich: 5 Facts About Hezbollah
Hezbollah – bent on murdering Israelis and eliminating the Jewish state – has as many as 150,000 missiles and rockets pointed at Israel and has fired nonstop barrages of rockets and drones at Israel's northern communities since October 7. AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich sets the record straight about the Iran-backed terror group.
Meet the Heroes of Israel
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) debuted Heroes of Israel, three stories of Israeli citizens who have risen to become extraordinary heroes in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 massacre. Watch the stories of Ofir Libshtein, Nasreen Yousef, and Zvi Reder.
Matisyahu Sends Message of Hope to Conclude AJC Global Forum 2024
Jewish American singer/songwriter Matisyahu concluded AJC Global Forum 2024 with a resounding message of hope and unity. The Grammy-nominated artist sang hit songs from across his catalog, including “Jerusalem” and “One Day,” inspiring us all to seek light over darkness and continue our unwavering support for the Jewish state and people.
Bipartisan Support for Israel: Reps. Schneider and McMorris Rodgers Speak at AJC Global Forum 2024
In a show of bipartisan unity, Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), members of the House Abraham Accords Caucus, joined the plenary stage at AJC Global Forum 2024.
Ritchie Torres Stands with Israel at AJC Global Forum 2024
American Jewish Committee (AJC) was honored to welcome Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) to the AJC Global Forum 2024 stage.
Heroes of Israel: AJC Honors and Remembers Ofir Libshtein z”l
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored and remembered Ofir Libshtein z”l, 50, an Israeli politician and peace advocate who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7 while defending his beloved community. May his memory be a blessing.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch in Conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor at Global Forum
AJC CEO Ted Deutch sat down with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the closing plenary of AJC Global Forum 2024.
The Great Debate: What Does The 2024 Presidential Election Mean For The Jewish People and Israel?
In American Jewish Committee's signature AJC Global Forum session, the Great Debate, moderated by Jason Isaacson, AJC’s Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, experts Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, and Morgan Ortagus, founder of POLARIS National Security and former Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, engaged in a debate on the 2024 presidential election and its impact on the global Jewish community, Israel, and the future of democracy.
AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary
At the AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary, we honored three student groups with the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy, recognizing their extraordinary leadership in confronting antisemitism on campuses at this tumultuous moment. We also heard from Ronald Liebowitz, President of Brandeis University, and University of Michigan President Santa Ono, on safeguarding Jewish life on campus in the current climate. In addition, we were joined by Cypriot Foreign Minister H.E. Constantinos Kombos and heard from Israeli Prime Minister H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, a panel of leading Israeli journalists, representing a wide range of political and ideological perspectives, gave us an inside look at Israeli current affairs.
Heroes of Israel: AJC Honors Nasreen Yousef
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored Nasreen Yousef, whose calm demeanor and quick thinking helped prevent a massacre in the village of Moshav Yated on October 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Addresses AJC Global Forum 2024
In a special video message to AJC Global Forum 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended a warm welcome to American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Global Forum attendees, expressing deep gratitude for standing in solidarity with—and advocating for—the Jewish state and Israeli people since Hamas’ massacre on October 7.
Beyond the Headlines: An Inside Look at Israeli Current Affairs in 2024
Since the Hamas massacre on October 7, Israel has faced tremendous challenges - politically, economically, and internationally. Hear from a panel of leading Israeli journalists, representing a wide range of political and ideological perspectives, who offer an inside look at Israeli current affairs.
Cypriot Foreign Minister Reaffirms Solidarity with Israel and Condemns Hamas
At the AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos highlighted the strong ties between Israel and Cyprus, including in tourism, economics, and joint military exercises.
New World Disorder: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Global Conflict
With the growing unrest around the world from Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war, global experts Richard Fontaine, CEO, Center for a New American Security and Julia Ioffe, Founding Partner and Washington Correspondent, Puck News break down what you need to know about these conflicts and the threats they pose to world security.
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