AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, welcomes the joint announcement by Israel and Nicaragua that the two nations have reestablished diplomatic relations.
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AJC Welcomes Restoration of Israel, Nicaragua Diplomatic Relations
UNESCO Ambassadors Visiting Israel with AJC Project Interchange and Israeli Ambassador Carmel Shama-Hacohen
Israeli Ambassador to UNESCO Carmel Shama-Hacohen is escorting a delegation of ambassadors to UNESCO on a trip to Israel, organized by AJC Project Interchange.
AJC Disappointed by Knesset Action Authorizing Illegal Settlement Outposts
AJC is deeply disappointed that the Knesset passed the Regulation Bill, which retroactively legalizes dozens of unauthorized settlement outposts in the West Bank.
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 Meets with Israeli Prime Minister
A senior delegation of AJC officials met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to discuss recent concerns of the U.S. Latino community.
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."
AJC Hails Israeli Supreme Court Decision on Women’s Access to Western Wall
AJC hails today’s decision by Israel’s Supreme Court affirming the rights of women to pray unhindered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest site.
Jewish Religious Equality Coalition Visits Israel for Pluralism Advocacy
The Jewish Religious Equality Coalition (J-REC), an AJC-led group of American Jews and Israelis, is visiting Israel to advocate for religious pluralism and mobilize support for the creation of alternatives to the Chief Rabbinate.
AJC Urges Immediate Implementation of Kotel Compromise
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.
American Jewish Committee Reacts to Unfolding Developments in Israel Tied to Proposed Judicial Reform
AJC believes in Israeli democracy and we believe in the Israeli people. We are concerned that continued internal turmoil could lead to violence and may leave Israel vulnerable to external threats. As stalwart friends and unwavering supporters of the democratic State of Israel, AJC urges Israeli leaders to put unity and security over politics and power.
