AJC is under no illusions that a definitive resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be simple - or is close at hand. However, with pragmatism and visionary leadership, AJC continues to imagine, and strive for, a more hopeful future in which Israelis’ security requirements and Palestinians’ political aspirations can be fulfilled.
Everything You Need to Know About Israel
American Jewish Committee (AJC) works to set the record straight on Israel, calling out fact from fiction and standing up to those seeking to tear down and discriminate against the region’s only democratic nation and world’s only Jewish state.
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AJC Statement on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Address at the UN General Assembly
At the UN General Assembly: Jason Isaacson Highlights Israel's Challenges and the Fight Against Antisemitism
Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, joins us to share insights on the key priorities from the sidelines of this year's UN General Assembly.
AJC Statement on President Biden's Address to UN General Assembly
President Biden has long been a stalwart defender of Israel and his stirring address to the UN General Assembly sent an unequivocal message to the world that his support and that of the United States for Israel remains ironclad.
One Year Later, Why Can’t the UN Lay Blame for October 7 Where it Belongs?
As world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly next week, there should be one item that tops their agenda: Condemn Hamas for the atrocities of Oct. 7 and demand the release of the hostages.
From Rocket Attacks to Exploding Pagers: Michael Oren on Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah
Ambassador Michael Oren dives into Israel's escalating conflict with Hezbollah, which has turned Israel’s northern border into a war zone and caused 60,000 to remain displaced from their homes.
Top 5 AJC Action Items at the United Nations General Assembly
World leaders will gather at the United Nations on September 24 to open the 79th session of the General Assembly. This year’s meetings come amid the unprecedented backdrop of Israel’s seven-front defensive war against Iran and its terror proxies and the surge of antisemitism since Hamas’ October 7 massacre of over 1,200 people and kidnapping of more than 250 hostages, 101 of whom remain in captivity. Here are the top five action items that AJC, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is advocating as the UN General Assembly kicks off.
American Jewish Committee Responds to Trump Statement on Jewish Vote
Like all Americans, some Jews will vote for President Trump and some will vote for Vice President Harris. None of us, by supporting the candidate we choose, is “voting for the enemy.” Divisive rhetoric like this has no place in politics, especially at a time of rising threats of political violence and two assassination attempts on the former president.
Celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Abraham Accords
Despite Iran’s pursuit of Israel’s annihilation, the agreements have held, granting Israel a cushion of regional support as it fights for its borders
For our community, the silence over Jewish deaths is tormenting
All across the country and around the world, the Jewish community gathered earlier this month in profound grief and solidarity to honor the memory of those taken from us by an act of pure evil committed by Hamas terrorists. We stood together, united in our sorrow and determination, that the lives of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alex Lubnov and Ori Danino will not be forgotten, and that no other living hostage will meet the same fate.
The Houthis, Explained: Why Iran-Backed Terror Group Are Threatening Global Trade
Who are the Houthis in Yemen? The Houthis are an extremist Shia-Islamist movement and terrorist army. acked by Iran, this organization controls approximately one-third of Yemen’s territory and more than two-thirds of the country’s population. It has emerged as a prominent player in the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7 with a mass murder attack by Hamas on Israelis.
AJC Honors the Fourth Anniversary of the Abraham Accords and the Pursuit of Peace Between Israel and the Arab world
As the world commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, American Jewish Committee (AJC) honors the sentiments of that day and remains committed to the pursuit of a more peaceful Middle East.
Guidance for University Administrators on the Anniversary of October 7
AJC’s guidance for university administrators on preparing for the anniversary of October 7 on their campuses; proactively anticipating the needs of Jewish students; ensuring safeguards and resources are in place; and troubleshooting potential problems.
Guidance for K-12 Schools on the Anniversary of October 7
AJC’s guidance for K-12 school administrators on how to best prepare for the anniversary of October 7 in school settings by proactively anticipating the needs of Jewish students, ensuring safeguards and resources are in place for them, and troubleshooting potential problems that may arise.
Guidance for Companies, Businesses, and Jewish Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on the Anniversary of October 7
AJC’s guidance for companies, businesses, and Jewish Employee Resource Groups on how to best prepare for the anniversary of October 7, with suggestions for conducting a remembrance program and anticipating Jewish employees' needs, including safeguards, resources, and thoughtful messaging.
How Many Americans Have Been Killed by Hamas, Before, On, and After October 7?
Who were the Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas on October 7? Learn what happened to U.S. citizens and how many Americans were killed, abducted, or lost their lives in the war that followed.
At National Vigil, AJC CEO Ted Deutch Honors the Hostages Murdered by Hamas
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined Second Gentlemen Douglas Emhoff, Jewish community members and leaders at the National Vigil for the Hostages in Washington, D.C. to mourn the hostages ruthlessly murdered by Hamas.
What is Known About Israeli Hostages Taken by Hamas
Here is what is known about the people taken hostage on October 7, the history of Hamas’ hostage-taking, how Israel has responded in the past, and the latest on hostages negotiations.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch’s Statement and Call to Action After Hamas’ Murder of Six Hostages
AJC CEO Ted Deutch’s Statement and Call to Action After Hamas’ Murder of Six Hostages
What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas?
This heartfelt conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of 23-year-old Hersh, was recorded before the 23-year-old, Israeli-American was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity in late August 2024. In this episode, Polin and Goldberg detail what they knew about their son’s abduction from the Supernova music festival on October 7 and the challenges they faced in trying to secure his rescue.
Israel and the Path to Peace - AJC at the Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, convened a panel discussion with experts who discussed Israel’s right to self-defense and security, governance in Gaza, the Iranian regime and its network of terror, the Jewish state’s relationship with Arab countries in the Gulf, and much more.
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