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.
Israelis Weren't The Only Victims of Hamas' Attack
Hamas, at the time of this writing, had so far freed only four hostages, an American mother and daughter and two Israeli women, ages 79 and 85, all for what the group called humanitarian grounds. Its begrudging benevolence is a start; but it is not nearly enough. All of the hostages must be immediately released.
Hamas Does Not Want to Improve Palestinian Lives
The spectre of Iran continues to loom over the Hamas attack on Israel. Being the de facto bank for armed militias and terrorists throughout the Middle East has been part of Iran's stock-in-trade for decades. Written by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Director of AJC Europe
Remembering Omer
Aaron Bregman, AJC's Director of High School Affairs, reflects on what his former students are going through after these two weeks.
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: How a Filipino Caregiver's Quick Thinking Saved an Elderly Israeli From Hamas
AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich recalls a powerful story of how a Filipino caregiver helped save the life of an elderly Israeli woman during Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on October 7, 2023.
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).
American Jewish Committee Comments on UN Secretary General's Remarks About Hamas Attack
American Jewish Committee, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, issued this statement following remarks from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who said the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists "did not happen in a vacuum."
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.
Did Israel Bomb a Hospital? No. What to Know About Hamas’ Lie About a Rocket Strike on a Gaza Hospital
Did Israel really bomb a hospital? No. An explosion occurred at the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, also referred to as the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, in Gaza City, where apparently many Palestinians had taken refuge amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. Here is what we know about the situation, how the media is reporting on it, and past incidents of rocket misfires by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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.
Q&A with AJC Ted Deutch in the National Journal
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Hamas' recent attack on Israel, the U.S. response, and rising antisemitism.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CBS: The Dangers of Online Misinformation
AJC CEO Ted Deutch makes it clear on CBS that there's no place, not now and not ever, for denying Hamas’ vicious attack on Israeli citizens earlier this month.
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.
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