At AJC Global Forum 2025, a profoundly moving session brought together powerful stories of remembrance, resilience, and hope in the wake of October 7.
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Honoring Israel’s Fallen: Yom HaZikaron at AJC Global Forum 2025
Nova Festival Survivor Gal Bukshpan Shares a Powerful Story of Survival and Hope
At AJC Global Forum, San Francisco-born Gal Bukshpan delivered a moving firsthand account of surviving the October 7 attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel—the deadliest music event in history—where Hamas brutally murdered over 350 innocent partygoers and abducted many others into Gaza.
Light Over Darkness: The Power of Israel’s Resilience
In the wake of October 7, 2023, the Israeli people have demonstrated remarkable resilience against unprecedented challenges. The Israeli spirit has been evident in how ordinary people stepped up in extraordinary ways—defending the country, volunteering, donating, and supporting strangers alongside their neighbors.
Yom HaZikaron Tribute: Danielle Aviran Honors Israel’s Fallen at AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, Danielle Aviran, a member of ACCESS Israel, delivered a profoundly moving tribute in honor of Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. With deep emotion and clarity, she shared the story of her cousin, Amit Peled, an elite IDF soldier who was killed in battle on October 7 while heroically defending others at the Kissufim military outpost.
AJC Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award: Honoring Laziza Dalil
In a deeply moving moment at AJC Global Forum 2025, the sister of Laziza Dalil accepts a posthumous award honoring her late sister, and reflects on her life, legacy, and enduring impact.
The Future of Peace and Prosperity in the Middle East | AJC Global Forum 2025
At the AJC Global Forum 2025, the Center for a New Middle East hosted a timely and forward-looking business panel: "The Future of Peace and Prosperity in the Middle East." The session explored how economic cooperation, innovation, and regional investment can serve as powerful tools for building long-term peace and stability.
UAE’s Reem Ketait: A Vision for a New Middle East | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, United Arab Emirates, shared a powerful vision for a more connected, innovative, and peaceful Middle East.
Zambia’s President Hichilema Speaks to AJC Global Forum 2025 | Strengthening U.S.–Israel–Africa Ties
In this powerful address at the AJC Global Forum 2025 in New York, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema highlights Zambia’s commitment to global partnerships rooted in democracy, innovation, and shared progress.
Matti Friedman Exposes Bias: The Truth Behind Media Coverage of Israel
At AJC Global Forum 2025, Steven Grinspoon, AJC Board of Governors, introduces a powerful lunch session, "Exposing Bias: The Truth Behind Media Coverage of Israel" featuring Matti Friedman. In the wake of October 7, 2023, the coverage of Israel’s self-defense efforts has been marked by distortion, misinformation, and bias.
President Santiago Peña: Standing with Israel and the Jewish People | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, President Santiago Peña of Paraguay delivered powerful remarks highlighting his unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Urban War Expert John Spencer Breaks Down Israel’s War and Media Misinformation
As one of the world’s top urban warfare experts, Spencer has become a leading voice explaining the harsh realities Israel faces post–October 7: from Hamas’s use of human shields to the unprecedented scrutiny of the IDF.
Israeli President H.E. Isaac Herzog Delivers Urgent Call to Action at AJC Global Forum
In a powerful message from Jerusalem, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses AJC Global Forum 2025, offering a heartfelt thank you to advocates for Israel and the Jewish people.
Parents of Itay Chen, Youngest American Hostage, Share Heartbreaking Tribute at AJC Global Forum
Ruby and Hagit Chen, parents of 19-year-old American-Israeli hostage Itay Chen, delivered an emotional address at AJC Global Forum, honoring their son’s courage and calling for justice.
Parents of Hostage Edan Alexander Speak Out at AJC Global Forum
At AJC Global Forum, Yael and Adi Alexander—the parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander—shared their heartbreaking story and called for urgent international action to secure the release of all the hostages still held by Hamas.
Noa Argamani Opens AJC Global Forum With Powerful Plea for the Release of the Remaining Hostages
In a deeply emotional speech to AJC Global Forum 2025, Israeli hostage Noa Argamani, who was rescued last year in a daring IDF operation, shared her harrowing story of survival and resilience.
Bring Them Home Now: At AJC Global Forum, Emotional Appeals for the Hostages Still Held Captive by Hamas
At AJC Global Forum 2025, families of American-Israeli hostages held by Hamas, along with a former hostage, delivered powerful and deeply moving remarks that gripped the world and stirred global conscience.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Responds to Francesca Albanese's Attack On Our Israel Advocacy
UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who has a long history of espousing vile antisemitism, attacked AJC a recent interview in Ireland. AJC CEO Ted Deutch responds to her outrageous claims.
MTA’s Anti-Israel Campaign Reflects its Extreme Political Commitments
The Massachusetts Teaches Association leadership appears committed to advancing an extreme political agenda that demonizes Israel and its supporters. This should be a matter of profound concern to Jewish teachers and families, and to all in Massachusetts who believe that educators should teach students how – not what – to think.
AJC Center for a New Middle East: U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff in Conversation with Jason Isaacson
As part of AJC’s Center for a New Middle East introductory event in Washington, D.C., Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, and Steven Witkoff, Special Envoy to the Middle East, hold a wide-ranging conversation on the importance of bringing every single hostage home, President Donald Trump’s priorities in the Middle East, expanding the Abraham Accords, and more pressing issues that matter to Israel and the Jewish people.
Letter to the Editor: Israel’s Right to Exist
As one of the American Jewish leaders who often feel the need to reaffirm and assert Israel’s right to exist, I can tell you that is because Israel is the only state whose right to exist is regularly challenged, not because I hold the country to a lesser standard.
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