As Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror proxy, continues to launch attacks against northern Israel, the threat of a larger war looms.
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Understanding the War Zone in Northern Israel: A Conversation with Sarit Zehavi - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
WATCH: AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich: 5 Facts About Hezbollah
Hezbollah – bent on murdering Israelis and eliminating the Jewish state – has as many as 150,000 missiles and rockets pointed at Israel and has fired nonstop barrages of rockets and drones at Israel's northern communities since October 7. AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich sets the record straight about the Iran-backed terror group.
Meet the Heroes of Israel
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) debuted Heroes of Israel, three stories of Israeli citizens who have risen to become extraordinary heroes in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 massacre. Watch the stories of Ofir Libshtein, Nasreen Yousef, and Zvi Reder.
Matisyahu Sends Message of Hope to Conclude AJC Global Forum 2024
Jewish American singer/songwriter Matisyahu concluded AJC Global Forum 2024 with a resounding message of hope and unity. The Grammy-nominated artist sang hit songs from across his catalog, including “Jerusalem” and “One Day,” inspiring us all to seek light over darkness and continue our unwavering support for the Jewish state and people.
Bipartisan Support for Israel: Reps. Schneider and McMorris Rodgers Speak at AJC Global Forum 2024
In a show of bipartisan unity, Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), members of the House Abraham Accords Caucus, joined the plenary stage at AJC Global Forum 2024.
Ritchie Torres Stands with Israel at AJC Global Forum 2024
American Jewish Committee (AJC) was honored to welcome Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) to the AJC Global Forum 2024 stage.
Heroes of Israel: AJC Honors and Remembers Ofir Libshtein z”l
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored and remembered Ofir Libshtein z”l, 50, an Israeli politician and peace advocate who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7 while defending his beloved community. May his memory be a blessing.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch in Conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor at Global Forum
AJC CEO Ted Deutch sat down with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the closing plenary of AJC Global Forum 2024.
The Great Debate: What Does The 2024 Presidential Election Mean For The Jewish People and Israel?
In American Jewish Committee's signature AJC Global Forum session, the Great Debate, moderated by Jason Isaacson, AJC’s Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, experts Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, and Morgan Ortagus, founder of POLARIS National Security and former Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, engaged in a debate on the 2024 presidential election and its impact on the global Jewish community, Israel, and the future of democracy.
AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary
At the AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary, we honored three student groups with the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy, recognizing their extraordinary leadership in confronting antisemitism on campuses at this tumultuous moment. We also heard from Ronald Liebowitz, President of Brandeis University, and University of Michigan President Santa Ono, on safeguarding Jewish life on campus in the current climate. In addition, we were joined by Cypriot Foreign Minister H.E. Constantinos Kombos and heard from Israeli Prime Minister H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, a panel of leading Israeli journalists, representing a wide range of political and ideological perspectives, gave us an inside look at Israeli current affairs.
Heroes of Israel: AJC Honors Nasreen Yousef
At AJC Global Forum 2024, American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored Nasreen Yousef, whose calm demeanor and quick thinking helped prevent a massacre in the village of Moshav Yated on October 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Addresses AJC Global Forum 2024
In a special video message to AJC Global Forum 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended a warm welcome to American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Global Forum attendees, expressing deep gratitude for standing in solidarity with—and advocating for—the Jewish state and Israeli people since Hamas’ massacre on October 7.
Beyond the Headlines: An Inside Look at Israeli Current Affairs in 2024
Since the Hamas massacre on October 7, Israel has faced tremendous challenges - politically, economically, and internationally. Hear from a panel of leading Israeli journalists, representing a wide range of political and ideological perspectives, who offer an inside look at Israeli current affairs.
Cypriot Foreign Minister Reaffirms Solidarity with Israel and Condemns Hamas
At the AJC Global Forum 2024 Monday Plenary, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos highlighted the strong ties between Israel and Cyprus, including in tourism, economics, and joint military exercises.
New World Disorder: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Global Conflict
With the growing unrest around the world from Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war, global experts Richard Fontaine, CEO, Center for a New American Security and Julia Ioffe, Founding Partner and Washington Correspondent, Puck News break down what you need to know about these conflicts and the threats they pose to world security.
The View From Campus: Unpacking the Post-October 7 Climate
Since the October 7 Hamas massacre, antisemitism on college campuses has risen dramatically. Moderated by Naomi Ravick, Acting Director of Operations, AJC Alexander Young Leadership Department, student leaders from the AJC Campus Global Board give their first-hand perspective on the challenges facing Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus.
AJC Global Forum 2024 Opening Plenary
In the AJC Global Forum 2024 Opening Plenary, American Jewish Committee (AJC) began by honoring those we lost on and since October 7 – the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust – and we heard from H.E. Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, on the importance of Israeli resilience.
Voices of Truth: Advocating for Israel on Social Media with Aviva Klompas and Michael Rapaport
When it comes to advocating for Israel and the Jewish people, no one is louder, prouder, and more outspoken than Aviva Klompas, Boundless Israel Co-Founder, and Michael Rapaport, Actor and Comedian.
AJC Announces Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism at AJC Global Forum 2024
AJC CEO Ted Deutch was joined at the opening plenary of AJC Global Forum 2024 by 28 Jewish leaders from around the world to announce AJC’s Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism.
30 Years After AMIA: Daniel Pomerantz and Amos Linetzky Address AJC Global Forum
On July 18, 1994, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terror group, bombed AMIA, the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More than 30 years later, it remains the deadliest antisemitic attack outside Israel since the Holocaust.
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