Israel-Hamas War: What You Need To Know

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On October 7, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust — slaughtering babies, raping women, burning whole families alive, and taking hundreds of innocent civilians hostage. Since October 7, more than 1,200 Israelis have been killed. Terrorists are still holding 132 men, women, and children in captivity.

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Common Questions and Myths

What You Need to Know About the ICC and the Israel-Hamas War

Adding another dangerous twist to the Israel-Hamas War and its impact, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced he is simultaneously seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with three leaders of the genocidal terror group Hamas.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

Hamas’ 10/7 Massacre Plan Was Inspired by Hezbollah’s Radwan. Here’s What to Know About the Elite Terror Unit.

Since October 7, Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in near-daily exchanges of Hezbollah rocket fire and Israeli reprisals, with Hezbollah launching increasingly larger rocket, drone, and arson attacks on northern Israel that threaten a wider war. Here's what to know about Hezbollah's Radwan.

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What Happened on October 7, 2023

AJC Pays Tribute to the Victims of the October 7 Hamas Massacre

AJC Global Forum 2024 opened with a powerful tribute to the more than 1,200 people who died on or after October 7, 2023.

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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

AJC CEO Ted Deutch Tells Congress: Antisemitism Cannot Be Normalized on College Campuses

American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch today testified at the House Ways and Means Committee hearing “Crisis on Campus: Antisemitism, Radical Faculty, and the Failure of University Leadership.” Deutch previously served as a Member of Congress from Florida and was the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and was a founding co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

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How We Got Here

Unilaterally Declaring Palestine a State will Torpedo Peace Prospects

Two initiatives that claim to help the Palestinian people are currently making waves at the UN. Both support the unilateral and unconditional advancement of Palestinian statehood. Sadly, if successful, these resolutions would have the opposite effect, setting back the fulfillment of Palestinian national aspirations.

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Antisemitism Related to the Conflict

AJC Unites Global Jewish Community in Call to Action Against Antisemitism

Following Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7, antisemitism has risen to distressing levels around the world. At this unprecedented time, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has brought together Jewish communities worldwide in a united Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism.

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Read AJC's Ten Principles on the Israel-Hamas War and the Path to Peace

Campus/Academic Resources

Crisis on Campus: What you need to know

Since October 7, at schools across the country, anti-Israel protesters have targeted Jewish students with physical intimidation, taunts like “go back to Poland,” praise for terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre, and in some cases, physical violence. American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been working around the clock to guide administrators, help students, and support their parents.

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Hamas-Israel War Updates

What You Need to Know About the Latest International Court of Justice Action in the Case Against Israel

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday declined to order Israel to cease its defensive military operation against the Hamas terror group. This decision dealt a major blow to South Africa’s outrageous and meritless case against Israel.

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Latest Videos

Ritchie Torres Stands with Israel at AJC Global Forum 2024

American Jewish Committee (AJC) was honored to welcome Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) to the AJC Global Forum 2024 stage.

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AJC Advocacy Anywhere: Israel at War

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Ways to Take Action

Congress: Condemn Rape and Sexual Violence by Hamas Terrorists

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, in urging Congress to condemn Hamas for using sexual and gender based violence as a weapon of war.

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Let Our People Go-Hamas must release all the hostages

Urge Congress to Continue Demanding the Release of ALL the Hostages

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, in urging Congress to act to secure the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

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