Five years after the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and later the Kingdom of Morocco, normalized relations with Israel – a historic achievement of the first Trump administration – and after nearly two years of war in Gaza, the continued expansion of the Arab-Israeli circle of peace faces popular resistance across the region, even as the logic of Israel’s full integration in the Middle East remains compelling.
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Fulfilling the Promise of the Abraham Accords - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Bring Them Home Now - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over 700 days after the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust, there are still more than 45 hostages held in captivity by Hamas. At a moment when global attention risks shifting elsewhere, it is more urgent than ever to keep the hostages and their families at the top of the international agenda and press for their immediate release.
AJC Statement Marking Five Years of the Abraham Accords
Just as the 2020 Accords did not materialize overnight, neither will their expansion. Even as we face unprecedented challenges in the region, there is reason for hope and a necessity for this work to continue. We must build on the foundation laid five years ago – for a new era of regional cooperation, greater stability, and the opportunity for a future defined by prosperity rather than perpetual conflict.
Five Years On, the Abraham Accords Are the Middle East’s Best Hope
American leadership brought us all to the White House lawn five years ago. Today, with the continued leadership of the Trump Administration and the support of Congress, we have the opportunity and the obligation to support and build a larger and bolder coalition to counter the terror-driven death and destruction that has long imperiled the region. The Abraham Accords have thus far survived Iran’s effort to destroy them – on this five-year anniversary, it’s time to strengthen and expand them.
On Their Fifth Anniversary, Steps to Expand the Abraham Accords
After 23 months of the crisis triggered by Hamas on October 7, the survival of the Abraham Accords, thanks to the endurance of the strategic decisions made in 2020 by the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco – is cause for celebration as the region marks the agreements’ fifth anniversary. It is also a summons to all stakeholders to take the next steps to realize the promises made at the White House on that September afternoon. It is time to make history again.
AJC’s Abraham Accords 5th Anniversary Commemoration Event
To mark the Abraham Accords’ fifth anniversary, American Jewish Committee’s Center for a New Middle East hosted a special event on Capitol Hill, bringing together a bipartisan group of lawmakers, diplomats, and experts to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the Accords and look toward a more peaceful, integrated region.
AJC Statement on Belgium’s Announcement Regarding Palestinian Statehood
Belgium’s announcement of its intention to recognize a Palestinian state is, like similar pronouncements from other nations, counterproductive to the stated goal of achieving a two-state solution, even with Brussels making clear that such recognition is dependent upon the fulfillment of specific, well-defined conditions.
In the Rush to Vilify Israel, Genocide Scholars Ignore the Truth
Every civilian death in this war is a tragedy, but the data cited in the International Association of Genocide Scholars resolution not only fails to differentiate between civilians and combatants, but also relies entirely on Hamas-produced statistics. Using reports from a singular biased source is not just academically lazy, it recklessly distorts the data.
Who Are the Israeli Hostages Being Released? Full Schedule and Latest Updates
When will the next hostages be released? Discover the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal, including the release of 33 hostages and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Learn about the phases of the agreement, the American hostages held by Hamas, and how families have endured months of advocacy and uncertainty. Stay updated on this pivotal development in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Alameda County Treasurer's Investment Decision Was Personal and Biased
The flawed decision by Alameda County Treasurer Henry Levy to divest from Caterpillar and support the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement should alarm county residents, regardless of their opinion on Israel or Middle East politics.
With Arms Embargo on Israel, Germany Crosses a Historic Red Line
Germany could do much more to impose financial pressure on Hamas since it is a hub for the terror group’s fundraising and money-laundering operations. At the same time, Berlin must continue to support Israel as it works to free all the hostages and defeat Hamas, instead of weakening the one country in the region capable of doing so.
AJC Calls on German Government to Reverse Arms Embargo on Israel
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, strongly opposes the German government’s decision to impose a partial arms embargo on Israel and urges Berlin to reconsider.
AJC Statement on Australian Plans to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
Today’s announcement by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong that Australia will recognize Palestinian statehood next month at the United Nations General Assembly is deeply disappointing and counterproductive.
AJC Statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet’s Approval of a Military Takeover of Gaza City
AJC Statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet’s Approval of a Military Takeover of Gaza City
Bring Hostage Evyatar David Back Home to Israel
Ilay David shares the gut-wrenching moments leading up to his brother's capture by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
AJC Runs Full Page New York Times Ad to Expose Israeli Hostage Suffering
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today ran a full-page advertisement in The New York Times exposing the brutal conditions faced by Israeli hostage Evyatar David. These harrowing images, showing him starved more than 600 days after being kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, should have been front-page news everywhere. Instead, they were largely ignored by major U.S. newspapers.
AJC Statement on Canadian Plans to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that Canada will recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly this September is, like the French and British announcements before it, deeply troubling.
Guidance to Help Jewish Students Engage Responsibly with Social Media
In today’s fast-paced and emotionally charged digital world, social media can be both empowering and overwhelming for students, especially when issues related to identity, antisemitism, and current events dominate their social media feeds.
AJC Statement on UK Announcement Regarding Palestinian Statehood
Today’s announcement by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the United Kingdom intends to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state in September—unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and meets a list of other one-sided conditions—is deeply alarming. It sends a chilling and dangerous message in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, massacre: that terrorism, mass murder, rape, torture, and kidnapping are viable means of achieving political objectives.
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