10.7.2023

Amid the Israel-Hamas War, fears of a wider conflict with Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed terror group in Lebanon, are increasing as cross-border fighting has intensified.

“I want to show the word that you can choose light . . .no matter how much dark you saw, or what's going on in Israel now, or what's going on in the world, there's still a choice.” As we mark one year since Hamas’ massacre of Israelis, Israeli DJ Daniel Vaknin, 30, shares his harrowing experience from the Nova Music Festival, where 340 attendees were brutally murdered in the deadliest event in music history.

This heartfelt conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of 23-year-old Hersh, was recorded before the 23-year-old, Israeli-American was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity in late August 2024. In this episode, Polin and Goldberg detail what they knew about their son’s abduction from the Supernova music festival on October 7 and the challenges they faced in trying to secure his rescue.

On April 13, Iran launched aerial attacks toward Israel, bringing tensions in the region to new heights. Join AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res) Avital Leibovich and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson to discuss the unfolding situation and what it means for Israel.

Blissful ignorance is what has led to antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents on campuses, in the workplace and on the streets. Even Jews who live thousands of miles from Israel can feel like they are under siege.

The timeline here aims to address frequently asked questions about Israel's history and to help dispel misinformation about the events leading up to this point.

AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich reflects on how Israel – which continues to be in a state of emergency – is grappling with one of the most unprecedented periods in its 75-year history.

Letter requesting a statement on the crisis from interfaith and intergroup allies and other community partners, including language for a sample statement.

Leaders from around the world are speaking out against the terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is outraged by the revelations that twelve employees of UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East – were involved in the horrific October 7 terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas against Israel.

Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, spoke with India Today on how Iran’s extensive terror network threatens India, the entire region, and the world. Isaacson also discusses the importance of Israel defending itself and defeating Hamas.

Ilay David shares the gut-wrenching moments leading up to his brother's capture by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

On Saturday, October 7, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling Gaza, launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. Here is what you need to know about Hamas and its attack on Israel. 

Of the hundreds taken hostage on October 7, many were children who experienced unspeakable horrors. Help American Jewish Committee (AJC) tell their stories and raise awareness for those still in captivity by watching and sharing videos about Abigail, Emily, and brothers Yagil and Or.

AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss how college campuses should foster open dialogue and ideas, not become a breeding ground to glorify Hamas' terror, silence Jewish voices, spew antisemitic tropes, or demonize the only Jewish state in the world.

In light of the current social and political climate, it is essential to guide students on how to engage with social media when confronted with controversial issues. Encouraging responsible and thoughtful behavior in online interactions is crucial. Here are some recommendations to provide to students:

On November 29, 1947, the United Nations voted for the partition of the British Mandate of Palestine, calling for the formation of a Jewish state and an Arab state. The result? Jews accepted the deal, but Arabs rejected it. Now, 76 years later, here’s what you need to know about how the plan aimed for peace in the region.

Belle Yoeli, AJC Chief Advocacy Officer, makes it clear how Israel is different than Hamas terrorists: Israel values human life and every soul is precious.