Following the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7, any discussion of peace between Israelis and Palestinians or a two-state solution seems like a very distant reality amid the Israel-Hamas War. Here is an overview of known efforts undertaken by Israeli leaders in the pursuit of security and peace.
Everything You Need to Know About Israel
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Israel's Enduring Quest for Peace
Tough Questions About Gaza Answered
The Gaza Strip is a 141-square-mile Palestinian enclave located near Israel’s southwestern tip. After the Israeli withdrawal in 2005, the coastal territory has been under the control of the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist group. Hamas has launched several significant attacks against Israel from its base in Gaza, including in 2008, 2009, 2014, 2021, and most recently the Israel-Hamas War on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 Israelis, wounded over 12,000, and took 251 hostages.
Israel in Crisis: Guidance for Corporate Leaders
Guidance for corporate leaders from American Jewish Committee (AJC) on Hamas attack on Israel., including template language for a public statement and a message of support to send internally.
World Leaders Condemn Hamas Terror Attacks on Israeli Civilians
Leaders from around the world are speaking out against the terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas.
What is Students for Justice in Palestine, the Hamas-supporting Anti-Israel Group Being Banned on College Campuses?
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is an anti-Zionist student organization in America that has been responsible for numerous recent anti-Israel protests on college campuses across the country.
AJC Los Angeles Judge Learned Hand Honoree Manny Abascal
On November 30th, AJC Los Angeles hosted our 42nd Annual Judge Learned Hand
Award Dinner honoring Manny Abascal.
Award Dinner honoring Manny Abascal.
AJC Policy on UNRWA
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is outraged by the revelations that twelve employees of UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East – were involved in the horrific October 7 terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas against Israel.
What to Know about UNRWA and Its Controversial Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, questions have been raised about UNRWA's ties with Hamas, and what function, if any, it would fulfill in a post-war Gaza. On January 26, the U.S. announced it would temporarily pause funding to UNRWA after Israel revealed that at least a dozen employees were allegedly involved in the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.
The World Must Stand with Israel Against South Africa’s Outrageous Accusations
Last week, the world was forced to listen to South Africa’s outrageous claims accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
What You Need to Know About South Africa’s Baseless Genocide Accusation Against Israel
The International Court of Justice will hold its first hearings this week in a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
What You Need to Know About the Iran-backed Terror Group Hamas and its Attack on Israel
On Saturday, October 7, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling Gaza, launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. Here is what you need to know about Hamas and its attack on Israel.
Top 5 Popularized Antisemitic Terms Since the Start of the Israel-Hamas War
Amid the terrifying increase of antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and violence around the world in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terror attack against Israelis, many antisemitic phrases and terminology have been used at protests, on social media accounts, by celebrities, and even government officials, when criticizing Israel.
Hanukkah Heroes: Eight Modern-Day Hanukkah Heroes in the Wake of October 7
Although the October 7 Hamas massacre produced unprecedented devastation in Israel, it also gave rise to modern-day Maccabees. As we usher in Hanukkah at the darkest hour in recent memory for all of world Jewry, we recognize the courage of the following eight individuals — one for each night of Hanukkah. Some of them made the ultimate sacrifice. Others have survived against the greatest of odds. All of them are showing us the light.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Terror Advocates Cannot Speak Freely on Campus Without Repercussions
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss how college campuses should foster open dialogue and ideas, not become a breeding ground to glorify Hamas' terror, silence Jewish voices, spew antisemitic tropes, or demonize the only Jewish state in the world.
How to Be An Advocate on Social Media Right Now: A Guide for the Community
Navigating the world of social media and misinformation is a daunting task. This guide makes it easier to stand with Israel.
Rallying for Israel
I was in Israel when the war broke out. My spouse and I flew for the holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah to spend time with our children who live in Israel. The first part of our trip was pure joy. And then October 7th brought us fear, sadness, and uncertainty.
Watch and Read: At the University of Michigan, AJC CEO Ted Deutch Sets the Record Straight About Israel and Combats Disinformation
Read AJC CEO Ted Deutch's full speech from the University of Michigan. Ted joined Facts on the Ground (FOG), a student-run anti-disinformation organization, at the University of Michigan — his alma mater — to speak out against the rampant disinformation following October 7 and to show his support for Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus.
Debunking the False Equivalency Between Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners
Under a U.S.-brokered peace deal, Israel released 250 Palestinian prisoners—many convicted of deadly terror attacks—in exchange for 48 hostages freed from Hamas captivity. The agreement underscores the moral difference between innocent hostages and convicted terrorists.
Setting the Record Straight About Hamas’ Use of Gaza’s Hospitals and Israel’s Efforts to Help Patients
The IDF entered Al-Shifa Hospital and found weapons and uniforms that unequivocally confirmed Hamas is using the hospital for terror, violating the laws of war. Here is what you need to know about Gaza’s hospitals, Israel’s operation, and how Hamas uses hospitals as a base for its terrorism.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch's Full Address to Park Avenue Synagogue on Standing with Israel Post-October 7
In a speech at the Park Avenue Synagogue, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the reality of the new world following the Hamas massacre on Israel on October 7. Ted details the work American Jewish Committee has been doing since the attack. He also spoke about what it was like to, earlier in the week in Israel, visit the sites of Hamas’ atrocities and meet with survivors, family members of hostages, and Israeli President Herzog.
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