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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.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
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

The voices have included both progressive Jewish groups that regularly inveigh against right-wing policies and, increasingly, mainstream groups that say they represent American Jews.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
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

One billboard is part of an effort led by the Israeli Consulate in New York and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The other was launched by the American Jewish Committee.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
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

More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.

|ByREUTERS

Leading by example: American Jewish youth take on Israel advocacy

For a young group of freshman college students, advocating for Israel is an integral part of their academic career

JUNE 20, 2018ByNOA AMOUYAL
AJC LFT participants gather at the organization’s annual Global Forum conference in Jerusalem last week.

GRAPEVINE: No vacancy

JUNE 13, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Benji Lovitt performing stand up comedy at "Funny Monday"

Diaspora-Israel rift lurks in background of AJC convention

As with many events involving major US Jewish organizations, there is an undercurrent of concern regarding the relationship between Israel and its brethren living abroad.

JUNE 11, 2018ByJEREMY SHARON
israel flag over valley

Netanyahu: If you stand with Trump on North Korea, oppose a nuclear Iran

“I think the entire world, as we do, prays for the success of this effort.”

JUNE 11, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the AJC Global Forum, June 10, 2018

‘We’re family,’ Rivlin tells AJC Global Forum leaders in Jerusalem

President Rivlin stressed the need for unity between the "tribes" of Israel and the diaspora.

JUNE 10, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin (center) meets members of the AJC Global Forum, June 10th, 2018.