U.S. security aid is particularly important in Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, which is constantly under attack.
Everything You Need to Know About Israel
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What Every American Should Know About U.S. Aid to Israel
What You Need to Know About Hezbollah: The Anti-Israel Terror Group With More Firepower Than Most NATO Militaries
Hezbollah’s arsenal of weapons poses a direct threat to Israeli cities, strategic sites, and civilian population centers and could be activated by the Iran-backed terror group at any time.
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Board of Peace
President Trump’s new Board of Peace is a multinational body launched to oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Gaza’s postwar reconstruction and governance, and Israel’s security needs, but has since expanded into a proposed permanent global peace organization with more than 25 participating countries and a broader mandate beyond Gaza.
Tough Questions on the West Bank Answered
What is the West Bank? The West Bank is a land of profound historical and religious significance to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths and a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This hilly, landlocked territory is home to both vibrant Palestinian communities and longstanding Jewish settlements, with governance divided between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Its history, which goes back to biblical times, is of strategic and cultural importance, making it central to efforts towards a negotiated peace.
Who Are the Hostages Still Held By Hamas?
After more than two years of war, a U.S.-brokered deal under President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan led to the release of all Israeli hostages, a partial Israeli withdrawal, and the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with the recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili on January 26, 2026, marking the completion of phase one.
What Is An Intifada?
What does Globalize the Intifada mean in English and how is it a call for people from around the globe to participate in rising up against Israel? AJC unpacks the dangerous slogan.
Meet the American Hostages Who Were Held Captive By Hamas After October 7
These are the eight American hostages who were in Hamas captivity. Whether raised in Israel or spending a gap year before college, their lives were violently interrupted when thousands of Hamas terrorists crossed the Gaza border on October 7. Each story is a reminder of lives torn apart, families waiting, and a nation’s enduring hope.
When Politics Enters the Gym: Reflections from an Athlete Left Out of the World Stage
Israeli gymnast Lihi Raz shares her personal reflection after being unable to compete in Jakarta—and why sport should remain a space of connection beyond politics.
President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan: AJC Expert Analysis from Around the World
AJC experts break down the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas deal, Gaza ceasefire, regional shifts, and next steps for hostages, governance, and advancing lasting peace in the Middle East.
Inside the Advocacy Effort to Bring the Hostages Home
More than two years after the October 7 massacre, Hamas has agreed to return the 48 hostages still in Gaza under the U.S.-brokered peace deal. Jessica Bernton, AJC’s Director of Congressional Affairs, shares details of AJC’s joint advocacy with the hostage families of returned hostages—how personal stories, bipartisan meetings with Congress and the White House, and coordinated delegations kept the issue at the forefront.
AJC Welcomes President Trump’s Announcement of a Deal to Free the Hostages and Begin to End the War
AJC welcomes President Trump’s announcement of a deal to free the hostages and begin to end the war. As we await the details, we look forward to the day we can finally say every hostage is home. We are grateful to the President and his Administration for their leadership in helping bring about this pivotal moment.
Who Are the Israeli Hostages Being Released? Full Schedule and Latest Updates
When will the next hostages be released? Discover the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal, including the release of 33 hostages and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Learn about the phases of the agreement, the American hostages held by Hamas, and how families have endured months of advocacy and uncertainty. Stay updated on this pivotal development in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Who Are the Druze, and Why Is Israel Defending Them in Syria?
Recent conflict in Syria’s Druze-majority areas has drawn international attention, highlighting the complex challenges faced by this minority amid shifting regional dynamics and Israel’s efforts to protect its Druze brethren. Here’s what to know about the Druze and Israel’s efforts to defend them.
5 Reasons Why the Events in Gaza Are Not “Genocide”
Here are five reasons why the use of the term genocide -- which has come up Macklemore’s "Hinds Hall" song -- in Israel's self-defense campaign is inaccurate, misleading, and dangerous.
Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: The Dinah Project’s Quest to Hold Hamas Accountable
Shortly after the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, witness accounts emerged of women brutally raped and mutilated before they were murdered and silenced forever. For Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Professor of Law at Bar-Ilan University, that silence was deafening. And the silence of the international community unwilling to hold Hamas accountable, disturbing. In this episode, Halperin-Kaddari explains how she and her colleagues have erased any doubt to make sure Hamas is held accountable.
What Does “Globalize the Intifada” Mean and How Can it Lead to Targeting Jews with Violence?
What does “Globalize the Intifada” mean, how is it tied to past Palestinian activist violence against Israel, and how can it lead to targeting Jews today?
Humanitarian Aid in Gaza: What’s Really Happening
The current war in Gaza has been exceedingly painful. For Israelis, the 48 hostages being held by Hamas for over 22 months remains central, as does the near-daily loss of life of Israeli soldiers. For Palestinians, the loss of civilian lives and food security is a heartbreaking reminder of the horrors of war.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: What You Need to Know
The Israeli government and Hamas have agreed to a hostage release deal after 467 days of captivity, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The deal, set to begin on January 20, 2025, includes the phased release of Israeli and American hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, alongside humanitarian measures and troop adjustments in Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing for subsequent phases to free remaining hostages, establish a ceasefire, and outline a plan for Gaza's future governance.
Four Takeaways from Israeli President Isaac Herzog
For the third year in a row, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed AJC Global Forum, calling on all those attending to continue to stand strong in defending the right of Israelis to live in peace and security and to keep advocating for the rights of Jews around the world.
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- President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan: AJC Expert Analysis from Around the World
- Who Are the Hostages Held By Hamas?
- What Every American Should Know About U.S. Aid to Israel
- Meet the American Hostages Who Were Held Captive By Hamas After October 7
- Timeline: Key Events In The Israel-Arab And Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- The Abraham Accords, Explained
- 5 Things You Need to Know About Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System
- 8 Ways Some Anti-Israel Protests Have Spread Antisemitism
- Tough Questions About Gaza Answered
