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Sisi: Israel-PA Peace Will Make the Region Safer

Egyptian President meets delegation of the American Jewish Committee, calls for peace between Israel and the PA.

Jews, Muslims, Christians Tackle Religious Violence at Davos

Top leaders from three major religions discuss Charlie Hebdo murders, religious extremism at World Economic Forum.

White House: Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism 'Troubling'

White House spokesman vows to 'combat the scourge of anti-Semitism' at American Jewish committee event.

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.

US Jewish Groups Condemn Abbas for Incitement

Numerous US Jewish groups condemned Abbas for incitement. Also expressed concern for increasing tension and violence in Israel.

Erdogan 'Would be Happy' to Return Jewish Award

Turkish Prime Minister's envoy says he will happily return American Jewish Committee award after 'anti-Semitism' controversy.

Clinton Says US Used 'Same Tactic' for Iran, Israel-PA Talks

Despite criticism for Benghazi, Iran nuclear deal, Hillary Clinton defends her legacy as Sec. of State at American Jewish Committee meeting.

Power Promises to Fight to Get Israel on Security Council

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations promises she will “not give up” on getting Israel a seat on the UN Security Council.

AJC, Hit the Refresh Button

Kerry Seeks Support for Talks from U.S. Jews

Kerry meets select Jewish leaders; tells them Israel and PA have ‘strategic imperative’ to talk, criticizes EU boycott.

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

'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."

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.

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."

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 Condemns 'Bestiality' of Attack Against Nigerian Christians

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

German Ruling 'Milestone' in Religious Freedom

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

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

European Parliament Approves Trade Pact with Israel

The European Parliament has approved a trade pact with Israel, and foiling efforts by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign to block it again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazon in Trouble for Selling Holocaust-Denial Books in Germany

The American Jewish Committee filed a complaint against the Amazon online book distributers for selling books which deny the Holocaust.