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European resolution: 'Targeted sanctions' on Lebanese officials

European Parliament issued its 'strongest condemnation yet of Iran,' American Jewish Committee's Transatlantic Institute says.

European resolution: 'Targeted sanctions' on Lebanese officials

313 lawmakers call on UN to end discrimination against Israel

Transatlantic Friends of Israel initiative demands an end to disproportionate discrimination of Israel by the United Nations.

313 lawmakers call on UN to end discrimination against Israel

AJC speaks to US secretaries of state about anti-Semitism

Jewish advocacy group focused on understanding anti-Semitic tropes and symbols and how to protect Jews and build community coalitions.

AJC speaks to US secretaries of state about anti-Semitism

Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus relaunches at AJC event

US Congressional caucus focuses on promoting cooperation between Jewish and Latino members of Congress on areas of mutual interest.

Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus relaunches at AJC event

France willing to contribute to 'two-state solution' efforts

Speaking to AJC Forum, French President reaffirms commitment to fighting anti-Semitism.

France willing to contribute to 'two-state solution' efforts

Updated version of AJC guidebook of anti-Semitic terms released

Translate Hate has become an invaluable tool for defining and educating the general public about anti-Semitic terms and tropes.

Updated version of AJC guidebook of anti-Semitic terms released

American Jewish Committee CEO honored by France

David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee has been awarded by France with one of the country's top honors.

American Jewish Committee CEO honored by France

AJC: UN states should adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging UN member states to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism.

AJC: UN states should adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Saturday Night Live under fire for anti-Israel joke

Jewish groups demand popular comedy show apologize for joke suggesting Israel is vaccinating only its Jewish citizens against COVID-19.

Saturday Night Live under fire for anti-Israel joke

AJC in Israel Director: 'Jews in the United States live in fear'

AJC Director concerned about trends emerging from survey conducted among Jews and non-Jews.

AJC in Israel Director: 'Jews in the United States live in fear'

Nearly half of Americans don't know what anti-Semitism is

AJC's report "shows deep anxiety among US Jews & lack of awareness among general public about severity of antisemitism in the US"

Nearly half of Americans don't know what anti-Semitism is

US official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe

At AJC program, State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism says Hezbollah weapons caches have been discovered across Europe.

US official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe

AJC to open office in the United Arab Emirates

Move comes in the wake of the historic agreement to establish full diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel.

AJC to open office in the United Arab Emirates

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says: We can have a political disagreement with Israel and try to bridge other differences.

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

Gantz: Trump peace plan requires consensus

Defense Minister speaks at AJC Global Forum: Trump plan gives us a realistic approach to achieving a stable future.

Gantz: Trump peace plan requires consensus

Is there a Black-Jewish cooperation in the United States?

People of the Pod: Lonnie Bunch on race relations; Isaac Herzog on Israel and the Diaspora.

Is there a Black-Jewish cooperation in the United States?

'The US will always support Israel's right to defend itself'

Secretary of State speaks at 2020 AJC Global Forum, condemns anti-Semitism and PA incitement.

'The US will always support Israel's right to defend itself'

A major Jewish organization does “Interfaith” with Muslim Brotherhood

A major Jewish organization does “Interfaith” with Muslim Brotherhood

AJC calls on Belgium to stop anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

AJC Transatlantic Institute calls to prohibit organizers of Aalst carnival from displaying anti-Semitic floats.

AJC calls on Belgium to stop anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

AJC to EU: Designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

American Jewish Committee calls on European Union not to distinguish between Hezbollah's military wing and its political arm.

AJC to EU: Designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

Ocasio-Cortez: Israel is 'criminal' in treatment of Arabs

American Jewish Congress President blasts freshman congresswoman: AOC prefers bias and ignorance over the truth.

Ocasio-Cortez: Israel is 'criminal' in treatment of Arabs

Jewish groups praise Vatican's decision to open WWII archives

American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League welcome Vatican's decision to open the archives of Pius XII.

Jewish groups praise Vatican's decision to open WWII archives

When Jewish politics trumped Holocaust rescue

When Jewish politics trumped Holocaust rescue

How Historians will see Canary Mission years from now

How Historians will see Canary Mission years from now

Rivlin to AJC: Let's work together for the world's benefit

President Rivlin welcomes delegation from the leadership of the AJC upon the organization's arrival in Jerusalem for its Global Forum.

Rivlin to AJC: Let's work together for the world's benefit

Israeli artists versus the European Parliament

Israeli cartoon exhibition highlighting Iranian human rights violations opens in Brussels near EP- which refused to present it.

Israeli artists versus the European Parliament

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

Jewish organizations in the United States welcome recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy move there.

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

'The US must stop supporting the PA'

Public Security Minister asserts that PA cannot be granted financial aid as long as it is funding terror.

'The US must stop supporting the PA'

Jewish organizatons unite in condemnation of UNESCO vote

American Jewish Congress, European Jewish Congress respond to 'diplomatic assault'.

Jewish organizatons unite in condemnation of UNESCO vote

AJC criticizes Israel’s anti-BDS law

American Jewish Committee “troubled” by Israeli law banning entry to foreigners who publicly call for boycotting the Jewish state.

AJC criticizes Israel’s anti-BDS law

Trump berated for blasting haredi reporter

American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League decry Trump’s treatment of reporter who asked about anti-Semitic incidents.

Trump berated for blasting haredi reporter

NY Education department apologizes for anti-Israel cartoon

New York State Education Department apologizes for anti-Israel political cartoon in Regents exam.

NY Education department apologizes for anti-Israel cartoon

Jewish liberals, when will they ever learn?

Jewish liberals, when will they ever learn?

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

AJC urges members of European Parliament to condemn Iran's human rights abuse, Holocaust denial.

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

AJC, how about Standing with Israel instead of Breaking the Silence?

AJC, how about Standing with Israel instead of Breaking the Silence?

European Parliament Sees No Need for Jewish State?

EP rejects amendment calling for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations to be based on two-state principle.

European Parliament Sees No Need for Jewish State?

Despite Obama's Efforts, Jewish Group Rejects Iran Deal

American Jewish Committee says it concluded overwhelmingly it must oppose Iran nuclear deal.

Despite Obama's Efforts, Jewish Group Rejects Iran Deal

IDF Lone Soldiers from America Celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers serving while living apart from their families are 'IDF's unconventional secret weapon,' as MK Lipman joins in on the festivities.

IDF Lone Soldiers from America Celebrate Thanksgiving

AJC Urges Court to Uphold Conviction of Anti-Israel Protesters

Jewish groups urge court to uphold conviction of 10 individuals for interrupting speech given by Ambassador Michael Oren at UC Irvine.

AJC Urges Court to Uphold Conviction of Anti-Israel Protesters

I am Ashamed of the AJC

I am Ashamed of the AJC

Kerry to Address Leading Jewish Convention

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will address the American Jewish Committee 2013 Global Forum on Sunday in Washington, D.C.

Kerry to Address Leading Jewish Convention

Jewish Group Honors US Ambassador to UN

American Jewish Committee honors US Ambassador to UN, saying she “puts courage and principle above convenience and cynicism.”

Jewish Group Honors US Ambassador to UN

Jewish-Latino Relations 'Have Certainly Come a Long Way'

Groups sign cooperative agreement to jointly deepen and strengthen relations between the Jewish and Latino communities in the United States.

Jewish-Latino Relations 'Have Certainly Come a Long Way'

Greek Neo-Nazi Party Targets Leading Jewish Group

Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has launched attack against leading Jewish organization, charging "Zionists" control Greek, US policy.

Greek Neo-Nazi Party Targets Leading Jewish Group

'Act Expeditiously to Totally Reverse Israel Academic Boycott'

AJC: “This pernicious resolution stands in stark contrast to broader American academic community position opposing such [Israel] boycotts."

'Act Expeditiously to Totally Reverse Israel Academic Boycott'

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

The American Jewish Committee is calling for “further Senate deliberation” on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

Golden Dawn Attacks AJC's David Harris For Greece Visit

Neo-Nazi party: American Jewish Committee's visit is an attempt to exert "Jewish influence over Greek political issues."

Golden Dawn Attacks AJC's David Harris For Greece Visit

AJC Outraged Over Facebook's Treatment of Journalist Abu Toameh

American Jewish Committee expressed outrage over Facebook’s treatment of Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh.

AJC Outraged Over Facebook's Treatment of Journalist Abu Toameh

AJC Condemns 'Bestiality' of Attack Against Nigerian Christians

Two terrorist attacks shook the besieged Nigerian Christian community on Christmas Eve, resulting in 12 Christian deaths.

AJC Condemns 'Bestiality' of Attack Against Nigerian Christians

German Ruling 'Milestone' in Religious Freedom

Jewish groups have praised the decision by the German Parliament to allow religious circumcision.

German Ruling 'Milestone' in Religious Freedom

AJC Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Victims of Sandy

The American Jewish Committee has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of Hurricane Sandy

AJC Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Victims of Sandy

7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Dialogue Demonizing Israel

Seven Jewish groups pulled out of a interfaith dialogue, in response to letter sent to Congres accusing israel of human rights violations.

7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Dialogue Demonizing Israel

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Christian call for congressional probe of Israel is attempt to penalize Jewish state for defending its citizens, AJC announced.

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.

Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran

AJC Urges UN Secretary General to Skip Iran Summit

American Jewish Committee is asking UN Secretary General to reconsider visiting Iran for the Non-Aligned Movement summit.

AJC Urges UN Secretary General to Skip Iran Summit

Again, Anti-Semitism: This Time, Jewish Day School in Chicago

Anti-Semitic graffiti, saying "Kill & Rape Jews," was found spray-painted on a North Side synagogue and Jewish day school, in Chicago.

Again, Anti-Semitism: This Time, Jewish Day School in Chicago

Hitler Shampoo Commercial Pulled Following Jewish Protests

A Turkish commercial for men’s shampoo featuring Adolf Hitler has been pulled following widespread protests from the Jewish community.

Hitler Shampoo Commercial Pulled Following Jewish Protests

IDF Talks Turkey with US Soldiers for Thanksgiving

The IDF and the American Jewish Committee thank “lone American soldiers” on Thanksgiving with a holiday turkey meal.

IDF Talks Turkey with US Soldiers for Thanksgiving

Lone IDF Soldiers 'Give Thanks' with AJC in Jerusalem

Lone American immigrants serving in the IDF joined the American Jewish Committee last week in Jerusalem for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Lone IDF Soldiers 'Give Thanks' with AJC in Jerusalem

Jordanian King to US Jews: Support PA State, 2002 Saudi Plan

Jordan's King Abdullah II met with American Jewish leaders Tuesday, urging them to help pressure Israel to accept the 2002 Saudi Peace Plan.

Jordanian King to US Jews: Support PA State, 2002 Saudi Plan