December 17, 2025
Speaking on Capitol Hill during Hanukkah, AJC CEO Ted Deutch addresses the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack and the accelerating rise of antisemitism worldwide. Joined by bipartisan members of Congress, Ted honors the victims and delivers a clear call for action.
He urges Congress to strengthen protections for Jewish communities, confirm the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, deepen intelligence cooperation, and publicly confront antisemitic violence at home and abroad. Ted also emphasizes the importance of visible solidarity—calling on leaders and communities to stand with Jews during Hanukkah, including through public menorah lightings.
This Capitol Hill address underscores a simple truth: confronting antisemitism is essential to defending democracy, safety, and human dignity.
