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Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

Along with the AJC, the call came from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, and United Against Nuclear Iran.

A poster is hung in Tehran's Revolution Square featuring an image of the Statue of Liberty, and photographs of several heads of state to mark the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis in Tehran, Iran on November 5, 2025.
Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

A billboard in Times Square calls for the release of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza. (Screenshot)

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue


AJC hosts Thanksgiving dinner for American IDF lone soldiers

The Thanksgiving dinner is an "opportunity to express gratitude for the soldiers who made a huge sacrifice for the country," director Avital Leibovitch said.

 The Thanksgiving dinner for American IDF lone soldiers, hosted by AJC Jersualem

A third of US Jews changed behavior due to antisemitism

A report surveyed adult American Jews and the general American public, who were asked about their perceptions and experiences of antisemitism.

Have some American Jews replaced Judaism with liberalism?

AJC congratulates new OAS commissioner to combat antisemitism

Brazilian Jewish leader Fernando Lottenberg’s appointment is the latest action by Secretary-General Almagro to mobilize countries across the region to fight antisemitism.

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US secretaries of state train to combat antisemitism with AJC

A webinar attended by secretaries of state focused on misinformation through the lens of antisemitism and how it can be used to undermine elections, including conspiracies, tropes and symbols.

PEOPLE DEMONSTRATE against antisemitism and in support of Israel at a rally in New York City’s Times Square in May.

AJC backs IsraAID's humanitarian relief effort for Haiti

Over 1,200 people have died from this earthquake, which comes as the country struggles with internal turmoil following the assassination of its president, Jovenel Moïse.

A view shows houses destroyed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti August 14, 2021.

Muslim Biden nominee labeled anti-Israel supported by Jewish groups

Dilawar Syed, labeled anti-Israel by some Republicans, would be the most senior Muslim official in US history if Congress confirms him to be the No. 2 person at the Small Business Administration.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Vice President Mike Pence take part in a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

US Jewish groups welcome new government in Israel

“Congratulations to the people of Israel on this historic day. This new government proudly reflects Israel’s broad and diverse societal makeup with political parties from the left to the right.”

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett speaks to the party faction at the Knesset, May 3, 2021

UAE welcomes American Jewish advocacy group

"We are thrilled to have you," Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan told the group's virtual annual global forum on Monday. "Your presence in the UAE is ... part of changing mindsets."

An Atlas-11 airship is seen flying near Dubai.

US mayors team up with AJC to combat antisemitism

110 US mayors from more than 30 states signed on to a new program to combat antisemitism in the US.

HOBOKEN MAYOR Ravinder Bhalla: I see it as an obligation for public officials to raise our voices against antisemitism.

US accepts IHRA's definition of antisemitism, Biden official says

AJC CEO David Harris called McDonald’s remarks “a solid reaffirmation of American leadership in the global fight against antisemitism.”

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