Israel and the War: What You Need To Know

Israel and the Region: What You Need To Know

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Amid a global rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hate following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis, scroll down to find helpful resources to counter misinformation about Israel and the Jewish people.

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Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis

How Many Americans Have Been Killed by Hamas, Before, and After October 7?
The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel killed approximately 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of over 250 men, women, and children.
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Common Questions and Myths

NAZA: What to Know About the Controversial Gaza Documentary
A new documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor has ignited controversy for its allegations about Israel’s conduct in the defensive war against the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
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Antisemitism Related to the War

How Antisemitism Tainted the Durban World Conference Against Racism: What Happened in 2001 and Why It Matters Today
Intended to advance the global fight against racism, the 2001 conference and its parallel NGO Forum became infamous for antisemitism, the demonization of Israel, and efforts to single out the Jewish state.
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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

What We Found After October 7
I was so hopeful about Israel’s future just hours before the nightmare of October 7. I was at a Shabbat dinner in Abu Dhabi, at a table alongside Emiratis, Americans, and Israelis, discussing the promise of normalization and prospects for peace, toasting to our hopes for a brighter future ahead. It was an evening of infectious optimism and belief. By morning, everything changed. We watched in horror as Hamas carried out the deadliest attack against the Jews since the Holocaust.
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What Happened on October 7, 2023

How AJC Fought to Bring October 7 Hostages Home
Keith Siegel was held captive for 484 days in Gaza. How did the 63-year-old Israeli-American grandfather survive? He found inspiration from the Jewish generations before him who had also faced unrelenting persecution. “I knew I must survive,” he said. “I must return to my family. I must.”
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Israel and the War Updates

5 Things to Know About Trump’s Board of Peace?
President Trump has launched his Board of Peace, a multinational effort to oversee maintenance of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, reconstruction of Gaza after the war started by Hamas’ massacre of Israelis on October 7, 2023, and restoration of order in the coastal enclave.
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Campus/Academic Resources

Back to School Resources
AJC’s Center for Education Advocacy is leading the effort to ensure Jewish students’ full inclusion in educational spaces.
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How We Got Here

Inside Look at Israeli Affairs: Reporting Through War and Division | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, three of Israel’s leading journalists—Nave Dromi, Asaf Liberman, and moderator Nurit Canetti—discuss what it’s like to report from the frontlines of trauma, war, and political upheaval.
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Latest Videos

What’s Behind the Rise of Antisemitism Across Europe? with Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache
Why is antisemitism rising across Europe, and what does it mean for Jewish communities? Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache, AJC’s Vice President of Europe, explains how rising antisemitism, political extremism, and threats from Iran and its proxies are reshaping Europe’s security landscape—and why protecting Jewish communities is essential to protecting democracy.
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Ways to Take Action

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Elected Leaders: Stand with Israel
Join AJC in calling on all elected leaders to send a clear message: We stand with Israel.
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Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Demand Accountability and Transparency.
Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Demand Accountability and Transparency.
Join AJC in calling on elected leaders to conduct strong oversight of any potential agreement with Iran, ensure that any sanctions relief is contingent on meaningful and verifiable Iranian compliance, reaffirm America’s commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, and support the security and stability of U.S. allies and partners throughout the region.
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Congress: Support Israel by Advancing Regional Cooperation
ACT NOW: Oppose Congressional Effort to Eliminate Aid to Israel
Join AJC in urging Congress to protect critical assistance to Israel and take a clear stand for policies that make America safer.
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Global Voice

AJC CEO Ted Deutch
A Question Every Candidate for Federal Office Should be Able to Answer
Siegel
How AJC Fought to Bring October 7 Hostages Home
AJC - American Jewish Committee
What We Found After October 7
Photo of Hersh Goldberg-Polin in a crowd.
How Many Americans Have Been Killed by Hamas, Before, On, and After October 7?
AJC- American Jewish Committee
AJC Presents Diplomatic Excellence Award to Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov
Houthis
The Houthis, Explained: Why Iran-Backed Terror Group Are Threatening Global Trade
AJC- American Jewish Committee
A Rare Chance for Peace Between Israel and Lebanon Must Not Be Missed
American Israeli Flags
What Every American Should Know About U.S. Aid to Israel