Families of those being held hostage by Hamas terrorists share their heartbreaking stories with Congress. As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, American Jewish Committee (AJC) helped mobilize this important event on Capitol Hill.
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MSNBC: Israeli Hostage Families Call for Action on Capitol Hill
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Welcomes Members of 7 European Parliaments and the EU to Israel
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich is heartened by this week's solidarity mission from Members of 7 European Parliaments and the EU to the Jewish state. Leibovich provides a glimpse into the mission's agenda, including visiting families of hostages and a trip to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, a common target of Hamas rockets.
Hamas is Lying. Don't Trust Terrorists.
Don't believe Hamas’ lies and propaganda machine. The Iran-backed terrorist group, who is responsible for the October 7th massacre of innocent Israelis, must be condemned by all of society. Share the truth about their heinous acts today.
WATCH: From the River to the Sea - What Does it Mean?
Learn how From the River to the Sea and From the River to the Sea Palestine will be Free is an antisemitic call-to-arms for pro-Palestinian activists and a rallying cry for terrorist groups and their sympathizers, from Hamas to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
What is Hamas?
Take 60 seconds to learn how Hamas—the Iran-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip—ruthlessly came to power, decries Israel's existence, and committed the most lethal attack on Jews since the Holocaust on October 7, 2023.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director On What Yocheved Lifschitz’s Testimony Tells Us About Hamas' Cruelty
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich shares harrowing details about the capture and release of Yocheved Lifschitz, 85, from Hamas captivity and the trauma she endured. Leibovich also explains how the terrorist organization is being methodical in which hostages are released.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Explains IDF Preparations for Gaza Ground Operation
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich gives an update on day 17 since the October 7 massacre by Hamas.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on the Evacuation of Holocaust Survivors in Southern Israel
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor herself, shares how 580 survivors were evacuated from their homes near the Gaza border.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on Global Support for Israel
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the importance of foreign support for the Jewish state
Israeli and Proud: Eurovision Star Noa Kirel Wants You to Stand Up For Israel
Watch as Eurovision star Noa Kirel shares a heartfelt message about Israel and the Jewish people.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem’s @AvitalLeibovich explains that Israeli solidarity and resilience remain on full display as Israel defends itself from these horrific attacks.
If Hamas thought they could break the spirit of Israelis with their despicable crimes, they were badly mistaken.
AJC Jerusalem’s @AvitalLeibovich explains that Israeli solidarity and resilience remain on full display as Israel defends itself from these horrific attacks.
AJC Jerusalem’s @AvitalLeibovich explains that Israeli solidarity and resilience remain on full display as Israel defends itself from these horrific attacks.
Global Jewish Community Leaders Express Solidarity With Israel
From India to Africa, Latin America and Europe, the heads of Jewish communities from around the world join with American Jewish Committee (AJC) in solidarity with Israel following the devastating terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
No One Supported Al Qaeda on 9/11. Why Do People Support Hamas When it Murders Israeli Civilians?
Anyone supporting Hamas is supporting a vicious terrorist organization, which is no different from ISIS or Al Qaeda.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Israel-Hamas War is Leading to a Rise in Antisemitism
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer to sound the alarm on how the Israel-Hamas war is leading to an increase in anti-Jewish hate.
Solidarity with Israel and Latest Updates: A Community Wide Briefing
As we continue to watch with horror the updates coming out of Israel, we are finding new ways to come together as a community, to stand in solidarity, and share information and resources.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on MSNBC: Pro-Hamas Rallies on College Campuses Endangers Jewish Students
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joins MSNBC where he strongly condemns pro-Hamas rallies at colleges and universities around the country. Further, Ted explains how supporting this Iran-backed terrorist organization on campus puts Jewish students in danger.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich on Security Updates in Israel and a Personal Reflection on Kibbutz Be'eri
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich provides important security updates from Israel’s northern border on Day 7.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich on the Trauma Israel Has Suffered from Hamas's Massacres
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich details the deep impact Hamas's terror assault has had on the Israeli people.
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich Reflects on War's Impact on Her Family
AJC Jerusalem’s Director, Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on the war’s impact on her family and the feeling of solidarity and support that gives her hope for the future.
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