AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on how Israel – which continues to be in a state of emergency – is grappling with one of the most unprecedented periods in its 75-year history.
Everything You Need to Know About Israel
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One Month Later: How October 7 "Changed the DNA" of Israelis Forever
Israel's Enduring Quest for Peace
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.
Attack on Israel: Template language to request a statement from intergroup and other community partners
Letter requesting a statement on the crisis from interfaith and intergroup allies and other community partners, including language for a sample statement.
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.
Believe Israeli Women: How to Advocate for Victims of Hamas’ Sexual Violence
During their murderous rampage across Southern Israel on October 7th, Hamas weaponized sexual violence. Over 138 days later, denial of these crimes runs rampant. Hear from Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC’s Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, on what you can do to make sure the plight of Israeli women is heard.
Israel is Far From Being Isolated
Ominous headlines about the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitic condemnations from world leaders and South Africa’s outrageous genocide allegations before the International Court of Justice could easily lead one to believe that Israel is isolated on the world stage.
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's Dov Wilker: Hamas' Attack on Israel Inflamed Antisemitism
Dov Wilker, Regional Director of AJC Atlanta, joins WRAL News in Raleigh, North Carolina to break down AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report.
Israel Is Not Committing Genocide
Israel is not committing genocide — the destruction of any national, racial, ethnic, or religious group. Israel is seeking the destruction of Hamas, a terror group that states its intent to destroy the state of Israel in its founding charter.
The World Needs AJC
In the wake of Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its unparalleled worldwide network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing Israel and the global Jewish community
It Must be Restated: Israel is Central to Judaism and Jewish Identity
Given the prevalence of misinformation on social media and the one-sided reports in news outlets, it’s not unreasonable for some people to think that Zionism—the belief that Jews have a right to self-determination in our ancestral homeland—is controversial among Jews and that anti-Israel attitudes are mainstream in the American Jewish community. Yet these Jews do not represent the vast majority of the Jewish community and they reside in small but loud echo chambers.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Seeks to Strengthen Israel-Asia Pacific Relations in His First Trip to Japan and South Korea
Japan and South Korea’s support of Israel following the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas is a reflection of a strong bond between the two nations forged by an unstinting commitment to democracy and economic ties that have propelled both nations’ growth, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch said following a mission last week to Japan and South Korea.
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.
Silence of the Musicians
On October 7, 2023, the music industry suffered the deadliest event in its history when more than 400 people were brutally murdered and kidnapped at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. The event was billed as a celebration of “unity and love.” We should honor that spirit this weekend at The Grammys.
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.
AJC's Belle Etra Yoeli: Why South Africa’s Genocide Accusations Against Israel are False, Offensive
Belle Etra Yoeli, AJC Chief Advocacy Officer, sends a clear and unequivocal message: the accusation of genocide against Israel is not only baseless and meritless, but is deeply offensive.
Eylon Levy from Hostages Square: "There Will Be No One Left Behind"
“There will be no one left behind. We’re going to bring back for the women and the men, the young and the old, the civilians and the soldiers.”
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