At first glance, the wars in Israel and Ukraine seem unrelated and bear little similarity. One is a rapid-response counterterrorism operation, the other a years-long, multi-front defensive action focused on reclaiming and protecting sovereign territory.
Everything You Need to Know About Israel
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Israel and Ukraine are Fighting the Same Fight
K-12 Schools Must be Equipped to Fight Antisemitism
Since the Hamas attack on Israel, we have seen disturbing headlines, videos, and even arrests made on college campuses across the country due to an alarming surge in antisemitism. As we justifiably focus on how to ensure the safety of Jewish university students, we cannot forget the need to combat antisemitism in K-12 schools as well.
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.
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin explains how "Globalize the Intifada" is a Call for Violence
Learn about the violent history behind the phrase “Globalize the Intifada,” and how it is being used today by people rallying in support of Palestinians for widespread violence against Jews in Israel and across the globe.
What is Hamas? Unraveling the Global Terror Network - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
On October 7, Hamas launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. But what is Hamas? What are the group’s origins and how did we get to where we are today? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead, former senior military and Defense Ministry official and current Executive Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, to help answer these questions and more.
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.
What Happens Next: AJC’s Avital Leibovich on the Hostage Deal and Challenges Ahead
From the frontlines of the Israel-Hamas War, Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem, joins us to discuss the current pause in fighting between Israel and the terror group Hamas, the release of hostages, and more.
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.
What Was the UN Partition Plan (Resolution 181) and Why Does it Matter Today?
On November 29, 1947, the United Nations voted for the partition of the British Mandate of Palestine, calling for the formation of a Jewish state and an Arab state. The result? Jews accepted the deal, but Arabs rejected it. Now, 76 years later, here’s what you need to know about how the plan aimed for peace in the region.
AJC's Belle Yoeli on FOX 5: Israel Will Bring All the Hostages Home
Belle Yoeli, AJC Chief Advocacy Officer, makes it clear how Israel is different than Hamas terrorists: Israel values human life and every soul is precious.
American Jewish Committee Applauds Unanimous House Passage of Resolution Calling for Release of Hamas Hostages
American Jewish Committee today welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7 and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and allow for their safe return home.
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.
AJC Statement on Agreement to Secure Release of 50 Hostages Held by Hamas
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes today’s announcement of an agreement brokered by the United States, with assistance from Qatar, for the release of 50 of the hostages abducted by Hamas and other terrorists from southern Israel on October 7.
Israel-Hamas War and the Global Surge of Antisemitism - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Since October 7, Jews in all corners of the globe have felt a dramatic and dangerous rise in antisemitism. Hear from American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts Agnieska Markiewicz, AJC Central Europe Acting Director; Dina Siegel Vann, Director of the AJC Belfer Institute for Latino and Latino American Affairs; and Marc Sievers, Director of AJC Abu Dhabi as they unpack the repercussions of the last several weeks and look ahead to what’s next.
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.
Tough Questions On the Hamas Attack On Israel: Parenting High Schoolers
Questions submitted by parents on our Advocacy Anywhere program “For Parents: Advocating for Effective Responses to the Israel-Hamas War” which took place on October 17, 2023.
Think Israel Should Agree to a Ceasefire? Think Again.
On October 7th, Hamas killed, raped, tortured, and kidnapped Israeli civilians, including women and children. They take innocent Palestinians as human shields and prevent them from fleeing the combat zone.
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.
The Israel-Hamas War and the Future of the Abraham Accords - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
As Israel responds to the unprecedented terrorist act by Hamas on October 7, tensions in the Arab world have escalated and shaken the Abraham Accords. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), Visions of Abraham (VOA), and Jason Greenblatt, a senior member of the White House team that achieved normalized relations between Israel and three Arab states under the Trump administration, for a timely and insightful discussion on the future of the Abraham Accords and the prospects for peace in the region.
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