AJC CEO Ted Deutch joins MSNBC where he signals to the world that this is a moment to stand together on the side of humanity and against evil. Ted also praised the statements from the U.S. and European leaders reasserting Israel’s right to defend itself.
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch on MSNBC: There is No Choice But to Stand With Our Democratic Ally Israel
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Morning Joe: Hamas is Set on Slaughtering Jews, Threatens to Execute Hostages
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he retells the harrowing stories of innocent Israelis who were slaughtered by Hamas terrorists. Ted also discusses the abhorrent rallies in support of Hamas terrorists that occurred over the weekend in cities across the West.
Israel at War - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the weekend, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling the Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented, horrific, and brutal attack on Israel. Join AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Lt. Col. (res) Avital Leibovich, AJC Jerusalem Director, and Eyal Hulata, Director, National Security Council of Israel (2021-23) for an update on the situation on the ground.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich Updates on Hostage Crisis and Hamas's Attack on Israel
On Monday, October 9, hear from AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on the situation on the ground following Hamas's unprecedented and murderous attack on Israel.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on MSNBC: Hamas has Committed a Pogrom
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined MSNBC to discuss Hamas's brazen and vile terrorist attack on Israel. Ted reflects on how this attack is "touching everyone across the country and across the Jewish world" and unequivocally supports Israel's strong response against the Iranian-backed terror group.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Hamas Thugs Targeted Women, Children, Babies, and Grandmothers
AJC CEO Ted Deutch spoke with CNN's Jake Tapper about the barbaric and unprovoked Hamas terror attack against Israel. Ted calls out the Iranian-backed terror group that is mercilessly killing Israelis, and also reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich Updates on Devastating Toll of Hamas's Attack on Israel
AJC Jerusalem’s Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the devastating toll of these unspeakable crimes committed by Hamas.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Reacts to Hamas's Attack on Israel
Watch as AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reacts and provides critical updates on the situation in Israel.
AJC's Jason Isaacson: Hamas Attack is Israel's 9/11
Watch AJC's Jason Isaacson set the record straight about the Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
Unpacking The Latest Chapter of Israel's Judicial Reform - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
In July, the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) passed legislation which would limit the High Court of Israel’s ability to apply a “reasonableness” standard when reviewing certain administrative decisions made by elected officials. In conversation with AJC Board of Governors Chair Bobby Lapin, distinguished Israeli lawyer Lt. Col. (Res.) David Benjamin will provide insightful analysis on the history and effects of the Reasonableness Standard legislation and shed light on its implications for the Israeli legal system.
A Vision for the Jewish Future: A Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi
In a world where civil discourse and respect for diverse perspectives are increasingly scarce, Yossi Klein Halevi stands as a shining example.
AJC Moral Courage Award: The Sawaed Family
The Sawaed family, a Bedouin tribe that has shown unwavering support for Israel and its security despite enduring the loss of 18 family members in the line of duty, received the prestigious Moral Courage Award from American Jewish Committee (AJC).
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli Addresses AJC Global Forum 2023
At AJC Global Forum Closing Plenary, Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli addresses the audience on the Israeli government’s policies regarding the Jewish Diaspora.
AJC's 2023 Great Debate: Should Diaspora Jews Have a Say in Israeli Affairs?
In American Jewish Committee's signature AJC Global Forum session—the Great Debate, experts Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President, Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, and Ariel Kahana, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Israel Hayom, delve into the compelling topic: "Should Diaspora Jews Have a Say in Israeli Affairs?"
Benny Gantz Address to AJC Global Forum 2023
Member of Knesset Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel’s National Unity Party and a former defense minister and alternate prime minister—addressed AJC Global Forum 2023.
Unveiling Israel's Strategic Vision: A Conversation with Ron Dermer, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs
In an exclusive and insightful conversation at AJC Global Forum 2023, Ron Dermer, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, engaged in a dialogue with Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer.
Matnat Chaim: Pioneers of Israeli Innovation in Organ Donation
At the forefront of Israeli innovation, Matnat Chaim ("Gift of Life") took center stage as a remarkable organization. Led by Rachel Heber, chair of Matnat Chaim, the organization has made significant strides in promoting and facilitating organ donation in Israel.
Faces of Israeli Innovation: Ran Ginosar Introduced by Steven Wisch and Barak Rabinowitz
Introduced by Barak Rabinowitz, Managing Partner at F2 Venture Capital, and Steven Wisch, Chair of AJC’s Board of Trustees, the audience had the opportunity to hear from Ran Ginosar, a professor at Israel's Technion Institute of Technology's Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical Engineering.
Crossing the Red Sea: Israel and Africa in 2023
In this session, moderated by Wayne Sussman, Director of the AJC Africa Institute, the experts discuss key issues surrounding Israel-Africa relations: the role of innovation and technology, demography, trade, and security, along with numerous opportunities for cooperation in areas such as agriculture, energy, healthcare, and more.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and AJC CEO Ted Deutch's Conversation at AJC Global Forum 2023
AJC CEO Ted Deutch was joined on stage by Israeli President Isaac Herzog during the opening plenary of AJC Global Forum 2023. During their conversation, Ted and President Herzog discussed a range of pertinent issues including judicial reform, the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, U.S.-Israel ties, and more.
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