American Jewish Committee

Witkoff:

Israel-Hamas talks progressing, ceasefire plan could advance soon

Speaking at AJC event, Trump's Middle East Envoy says he might travel to the region on Sunday to finalize the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

American Jewish Committee:

'Hamas must be held fully accountable for their actions'

American Jewish Committee condemns Hamas after it was revealed that Kfir and Ariel Bibas were murdered while in captivity and the body of their mother was not returned: Just another horrific example of the unimaginable cruelty that Hamas has inflicted since October 7, 2023.

Nearly 80% of Jews feel less safe in America after October 7

56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds.

Man shot dead attempting to break into Tunisian synagogue

A man set himself on fire near the synagogue and tried to break in but was fatally shot by police. An officer and a passerby were injured. The motives behind the incident are unclear.

AJC CEO to Harris:

'Reject the genocide accusation against Israel'

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee , calls on Democratic presidential candidate to more forcefully denounce the claim that Israel is committing “genocide”.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

'Old antisemitic tropes'

Trump criticized for warning to Jewish voters

Harris campaign and several Jewish groups criticize former President who warned that Jewish voters would bear some of the blame if he lost the presidential election in November.

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Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

US National Security Adviser:

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden is of the opinion that Hamas cannot remain in power in Gaza following the war.

New study:

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

The survey, commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, found that more than 80% of Jews feel antisemitism is a problem in the United States and say it has grown.

AJC Israel Director:

'October 7 has been forgotten in America'

Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, the Director of the American Jewish Committee Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the concerning lack of support for Israel and the wave of antisemitism in the US.

Majority of French Jews have experienced antisemitism

A new American Jewish Committee report on antisemitism in France shows 86% of French Jews fear antisemitic attacks, 44% refrain from wearing kippahs and stars of David.

AJC survey:

US Jews feel less safe after October 7

American Jewish Committee says 78% of American Jews who heard about the Hamas massacre in southern Israel have felt less safe since then.

Former IDF spokeswoman:

Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

The director of AJC Israel tells Israel National News what Israel must do to win its media war against Hamas.

'A distinguished leader':

US Jewish groups welcome Jack Lew as Israel ambassador

Jewish organizations in the US welcome Biden's nomination of former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the next US ambassador to Israel.

AJC fires back at UN chief:

'The facts speak for themselves'

American Jewish Committee rejects claim by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Israel used excessive force in Jenin.

Director of AJC in Israel:

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

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AJC debate: Should Diaspora Jews have a say in Israeli affairs?

AJC Global Forum session—the Great Debate discusses: "Should Diaspora Jews have a say in Israeli affairs?"

Bedouin tribe which lost 18 family members in IDF recognized

Sawaed family honored with American Jewish Committee Moral Courage Award.

Gantz:

'We are closer than ever to needing to act against Iran'

MK Benny Gantz at AJC Global Forum: Should a responsible action be needed against Iran, I will provide my full support to the government.

Moroccan FM:

'Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Mideast peace'

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addresses American Jewish Committee Global Forum in Tel Aviv.

Lithuanian Prime Minister:

'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė speaks at AJC Global Forum: We will continue pushing for more sanctions against Iran.

President Herzog:

'Relations with Diaspora Jewry are crucial to Israel's future'

President Isaac Herzog at AJC Global Forum: A compromise on judicial reform is possible.

Lapid to US administration:

'Do not sign a bad deal with Iran'

Opposition leader at AJC Global Forum: Simply going for some sort of new version of the 2015 Iran deal is not good enough.

US Ambassador Tom Nides:

'Normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would be grand'

US Ambassador to Israel at AJC Global Forum: Saudi-Israeli normalization isn't easy, but it's in the best interest of Israel and the US.

AJC CEO Ted Deutch appointed by WH to Holocaust Memorial Council

American Jewish Committee leader will help govern the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.

AJC CEO discusses Israel and Ukraine with Polish leaders

Ted Deutch meets with Polish PM to discuss ways to engage with Jewish community and Israel.

AJC and Congress members relaunch Latino-Jewish Caucus

Caucus will serve to cement stronger ties between Jewish and Latino communities based on shared experience as minorities.

AJC, Doug Emhoff talk antisemitism with entertainment executives

Meeting encourages entertainment figures to join fight to combat rise in antisemitism in the US.

Former AJC CEO David Harris honored by Japan

Harris awarded Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of years of work promoting relationship between Jewish people and Japan.

CUNY urged to probe retaliation against Jewish profs

AJC slams alleged retaliation against Jewish faculty for speaking out against anti-Jewish exhibit.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

In wake of Israel ban:

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.

AJC and IsraAID providing crucial relief to Malawi after cyclone

Israel's relief agency and American Jewish Committee providing assistance to African country with 'warm heart toward Israel.'

US mayors gain first-hand understanding of Israel on AJC trip

Trip sees mayors given the opportunity to learn about Israel up close, and to engage with Israeli counterparts on mutual issues.

AJC: Better data on antisemitism in America needed

New FBI data on 2021 hate crimes highlights the fact that too many instances of antisemitism go unreported, advocacy org points out.

New Delhi summit:

AJC delegation discusses increasingly close Israel-India ties

American Jewish Committee group meets with senior leaders in India to promote economic cooperation with Jewish community.

AJC praises Biden WH for national plan to fight antisemitism

AJC CEO Ted Deutch visits EU, points out that 'antisemitism never just stops with the Jews. It suggests a greater problem in democracy.'

WH antisemitism summit:

National plan to fight antisemitism needs international support

White House antisemitism summit stresses need for global cooperation to tackle rise in antisemitism.

SCOTUS urged to restore Shabbat accommodations for US workers

American Jewish Committee joins case asking Supreme Court to restore workplace protections for minority faith sabbath observances.

AJC urges US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as terrorist entity

As Ukraine war enters second year, US Congress called on to add private mercenary group to terror list for atrocities against civilians.

American Jewish Committee:

Nearly 70% of Jews have experienced antisemitism on social media

American Jewish Committee warns platforms need to do more to tackle antisemitism, urges use of IHRA definition to moderate content.

AJC: Over a third of Jewish students feel unsafe on campus

Study finds that Jewish students are more likely to experience exclusion, fear and intimidation at US colleges due to their identify.

American Jewish Committee:

UN's silence on anti-Zionist narratives fueling antisemitism

At UN event, AJC CEO Ted Deutch urges United Nations to do more to fight global antisemitism, especially within its ranks.

AJC slams bar association motion for removing IHRA support

American Bar Association resolution against antisemitism originally contained language supporting IHRA definition.

AJC praises opening of Chad embassy in Israel

American Jewish Committee describes opening of Chad’s embassy in Israel as significant for overall regional relations with Africa.

AJC CEO:

‘We must ensure memories of survivors never dim’

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch also calls for tackling new wave of global antisemitism.

AJC survey:

Half of Americans don’t know how many Jews killed in Holocaust

American Jewish Committee report finds that large number of Americans lack basic knowledge of the Holocaust.

Netanyahu to AJC delegation:

'Expanding Abraham Accords will promote regional stability'

PM meets delegation from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Executive Council, thanks them for their support for Israel.

American Jewish Committee:

'We will work to prevent Israel from amending Law of Return'

"We will act to prevent anything from happening to cause rifts within Diaspora Jewry," says former Democratic lawmaker-turned AJC CEO.

US Jews feel less secure year after Colleyville hostage crisis

American Jewish Committee survey finds hostage taking at Texas synagogue caused American Jews to question their safety.

AJC to engage Latino community in fight against antisemitism

American Jewish Committee launches Florida-based strategic partnership to work on the fight against antisemitism with Latino community.

Lithuania passes new law on Holocaust restitution

Good Will Compensation Law welcomed by American Jewish Committee as step toward justice for Lithuanian Holocaust survivors and heirs.

AJC to lead effort to train US teachers about antisemitism

American Jewish Committee to help effort to bolster antisemitism education in American classrooms.

AJC concerned over lack of data in 2021 FBI hate crimes report

American Jewish Committee slams report for not providing true account of level of antisemitism faced by US Jewish community.

220 lawmakers call for terror listing of Iran’s IRGC

Politicians from North America and the EU urge the Revolutionary Guard Corps to be listed as a terror organization.

AJC praises White House for roundtable on combating antisemitism

American Jewish Committee applauds summit, urges Biden to create national action plan to combat antisemitism.

AJC praises UNHRC decision to investigate abuses in Iran

American Jewish Committee applauds decision by UNHRC members to establish 'independent international fact-finding mission' on Iran.

AJC praises UNHRC session addressing Iranian abuses

American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.

American Jewish Committee:

Amazon must remove film, book shared by Kyrie Irving

AJC slams Amazon for not removing antisemitic film and book which has risen to top of retailer's bestseller lists.