American Jewish Committee (AJC) and more than 75 Jewish organizations across 34 countries today expressed their “unequivocal support and appreciation for Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, in light of recent unfounded and pernicious criticism” in a letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

The deepening relationship with Zambia comes amid significant growth in ties with African nations. Last week, Sierra Leone announced that it would open an embassy in Jerusalem, making the West African nation the sixth country to place its top diplomatic post in the Israeli capital.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), in partnership with the Bergman Family Charitable Foundation and the Israeli nonprofit Save a Child’s Heart (SACH), is working to ensure more children in Zambia have access to lifesaving heart-disease treatment.

As Ukraine once again marks Independence Day in the midst of war, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) reaffirm our commitment to the principles enshrined in Ukraine's 1991 declaration of independence, including that “the territory of Ukraine is indivisible and inviolable.” This Independence Day serves not only as a moment to honor 34 years of this historic achievement, but also as a poignant reminder of the ongoing 42-month struggle against Russia’s full-scale, unprovoked military invasion—an escalation of the war that began in 2014.