AJC praised the U.S. House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing the Taylor Force Act, legislation that will penalize the Palestinian Authority (PA) for diverting foreign aid to reward Palestinian terrorists.
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AJC Salutes House Passage of Taylor Force Act
Mayor Barkat, Addressing AJC, Urges U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, speaking today at an AJC breakfast, called on President Trump to “go with your heart” and “recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.”
AJC Project Interchange Hosts U.S. University Presidents in Israel
With the goals of fostering technological innovation and boosting bilateral academic research and exchange opportunities, the presidents of top U.S. universities and colleges are visiting Israel this week with AJC Project Interchange.
AJC CEO David Harris on the Incident at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
We are appalled by what occurred yesterday at the Western Wall in Jerusalem involving a group of about 150 Reform Jews from the United States and Israel.
AJC Decries Hateful Demonstrators on Poland's Independence Day
AJC is urging the Polish government to speak out clearly against rising hatred inspired by the country's far right.
U.S. Mayors Visiting Israel, Exploring Areas for Bilateral Cooperation
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. mayors is visiting Israel with AJC (American Jewish Committee) Project Interchange for intensive dialogue and briefings.
AJC Delegation Visits Greece
An AJC delegation has concluded a two-day visit to Athens, Greece, following a visit to Israel earlier in the week.
AJC Deplores Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Amar’s Attack on Reform Jews
AJC deplores Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar’s incendiary attack on Reform Jews, saying they “deny more than Holocaust deniers.”
AJC Urges Poland to Apprehend Attackers of Israelis
AJC is urging the Polish government to use all available resources to apprehend and bring to justice the individuals responsible for violently attacking members of an Israeli soccer team.
AJC Deplores Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Defamation of Israel
AJC deplores the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) resolution on Palestinian children who have been detained by Israel after engaging in violence against Israelis.
AJC Delegation Meets Rwanda President, Foreign Minister in Kigali
An AJC senior leadership delegation met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo during a four-day visit to the African country.
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.
AJC Urges Israeli Lawmakers to Reject Bill Authorizing Illegal Settlement Outposts
AJC is calling on Israeli legislators to reject the Regulation Bill, a proposed measure that would legalize settlement outposts in the West Bank which were built without government approval.
AJC Condemns Attack on Canada Mosque
AJC is appalled by the fatal attack on a Canada mosque that took place during evening prayers at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center.
AJC on Possible Relocation of U.S. Embassy in Israel
Amidst recent news reports and commentary on the merits and likelihood of the United States possibly moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, AJC CEO David Harris has issued the following statement.
AJC on Israeli Settlements Construction
In response to the announcement the Israeli government has authorized the construction of 2,500 new housing units in West Bank settlements, AJC CEO David Harris issued a statement about risky optics.
AJC on Paris Peace Conference
Following today’s gathering in Paris of representatives of 70 countries to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian issue, AJC CEO David Harris issued a statement about the conference's impact and the "empty Palestinian seat at the negotiating table."
