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AJC Calls on Americans to Reject Political Violence and Affirm Election Process and Results
American Jewish Committee (AJC), on the eve of the 2024 election, calls for civility in the lead up to, and in the days after, Election Day. Our democracy is built on respect for and trust in our electoral process and a smooth transition of power. It is up to its citizens and political leaders to maintain this ideal.
AJC Chicago Calls on Newly-Appointed School Board President to Resign Following Year of Antisemitic Statements
American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chicago today welcomed a joint statement from a coalition of leaders representing wards from around Chicago calling on newly appointed Chicago Public School Board President Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to resign given past antisemitic statements.
AJC Statement on the Death of Hamas Head Yahya Sinwar
AJC Statement on the Death of Hamas Head Yahya Sinwar
AJC Addresses U.S.-Israel Discussions Regarding Humanitarian Aid Situation in the Gaza Strip
American Jewish Committee (AJC) strongly believes that it is harmful for disagreements between the United States and Israel, two close allies, to be discussed in the public eye, and is engaging with high-level officials in both governments regarding the humanitarian aid situation in the Gaza Strip. It is clear that Israel is facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza. Ensuring that aid continues to reach Palestinian civilians is critical.
AJC Statement on UNIFIL and Current Situation in Lebanon
AJC Statement on UNIFIL and Current Situation in Lebanon
AJC: UN Commission Again Denies Reality in Demonizing Israel’s Efforts to Combat Hamas’ Terrorism
American Jewish Committee today expressed outrage at the irresponsible and profoundly biased report published by an independent UN panel that uncritically endorses defamatory claims that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza aims to deliberately harm the Palestinian people and largely ignores Hamas’ policy of recklessly and intentionally endangering civilians.
AJC Brings Together International Community for October 7 Commemorations
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today brought together diplomats from more than 45 countries for memorial events recognizing the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terror attack, during which Hamas terrorists massacred 1,200 Israelis and took 251 people from Israel and 25 other countries hostage. U.S. and Israeli officials that addressed the events included Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff; U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield; U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt; and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog.
AJC Statement on Iranian Regime Attack Against Israel
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch issued the following statement in response to today’s Iranian missile barrage against Israel:
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Jewish Community on Sidelines of UNGA
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside other organizations representing the American Jewish community, following the Prime Minister’s speech to the UN General Assembly.
AJC Statement on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Address at the UN General Assembly
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.
AJC Honors Tal Becker, Brings Advocacy to the UN General Assembly
American Jewish Committee (AJC) tonight honored Tal Becker, a veteran peace negotiator and legal advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for his tireless efforts to strengthen and safeguard the Jewish homeland in the community of nations, as well as his steadfast commitment to peace in the Middle East.
The Madeline and Bruce Ramer Award for Diplomatic Excellence was presented to Becker at this year’s AJC Global Jewish Diplomacy Reception, a keystone event of AJC’s Diplomatic Marathon on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly—a three-decade-old, first-of-its-kind outreach operation aimed at advancing issues of concern to the Jewish community with leaders from around the globe. The reception is the main Jewish event during the opening days of this year’s meeting.
The Madeline and Bruce Ramer Award for Diplomatic Excellence was presented to Becker at this year’s AJC Global Jewish Diplomacy Reception, a keystone event of AJC’s Diplomatic Marathon on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly—a three-decade-old, first-of-its-kind outreach operation aimed at advancing issues of concern to the Jewish community with leaders from around the globe. The reception is the main Jewish event during the opening days of this year’s meeting.
AJC Lauds Ukraine President Zelensky’s Plea to UN to Not Waver In Fight Against Russian Aggression
The world community must not waver in its support of Ukraine in its fight against the brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia, now in its third year. In his address today to the UN General Assembly, President Zelensky made a compelling case for a just peace. Ukraine deserves nothing less.
AJC Welcomes Report That Outlines Failures to Address Antisemitism at CUNY Campuses
American Jewish Committee today welcomed a sweeping report that found the City University of New York (CUNY) is ill-equipped to handle rampant antisemitism at many of its campuses.
AJC Statement on Iranian President Pezeshkian’s Address to the UN General Assembly
In his first address to the United Nations as Iran's President, President Pezeshkian sought to portray himself – and the regime he represents – as a thoughtful partner on the world stage. It is important to remember that his is a regime that is single-handedly responsible for undermining regional stability in the Middle East and around the world, pouring funding and weapons into terror groups that are committed to death and destruction, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen, all while building nuclear weapons in violation of international law and the JCPOA.
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.
AJC, Hillel, and ACE Convene 75+ College and University Presidents for Historic Summit on Campus Antisemitism
Today, American Jewish Committee (AJC), Hillel International, and the American Council on Education (ACE) concluded a landmark two-day College and University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism, held at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. With more than 75 university presidents and chancellors attending, the Summit marked the largest-ever gathering of college and university presidents to discuss the topic of confronting antisemitism on campus.
AJC Warns: Staggering FBI Hate Crimes Data Likely Represents Under-Reporting of Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes
With the FBI reporting that hate crimes against Jews increased a staggering 63% year over year, from 1,124 in 2022 to 1,832 in 2023, AJC recognizes that the actual numbers of incidents is likely greater, as hate crimes are widely underreported across the country. Despite Jews only accounting for 2% of the U.S. population, the community was the target of 68% of religiously motivated hate crimes committed in 2023.
American Jewish Committee Statement Supporting Haitians in Springfield, OH
Time and again, we have seen what happens when baseless rumors spread about a religious or ethnic group. The Jewish people know all too well that these claims often foment suspicion, hatred and even violence, regardless of them having no basis in truth.
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.