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 over 100 men, women, and children in captivity.

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Common Questions and Myths

5 Things to Know About Hamas Terror Leader Yahya Sinwar, ‘The Architect of 10/7’

Known as the mastermind behind the October 7 Hamas massacre that killed over 1,200 Israelis and took over 250 hostages, Yahya Sinwar has become one of the most wanted terrorists.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

What to Know About Hezbollah’s Escalation Against Israel

Since the October 7, 2023, terror attack by Hamas on Israel that killed over 1,200 people, there have been near-daily attacks by Hezbollah, another Iranian-backed terror group based in Lebanon. Hezbollah has fired over 7,500 rockets at Israel.

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What Happened on October 7, 2023

Rebuilding Israel’s Devastated Negev Region Post 10/7

The October 7 Hamas attack severely affected Israel’s Ben Gurion University (BGU) and its surrounding community. Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for Ben Gurion University, joins us to discuss the impact on BGU and Israel’s Negev region.

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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

The Boiling Point: Confronting Iran's Escalating Threat

With the Islamic Republic of Iran on the brink of developing nuclear weapons and dragging the entire region toward a full-scale war, the US, Europe, and their allies need an urgent policy review to confront the regime’s clear and present danger to global security. It is time to move beyond diplomacy and defense, and take concrete actions to thwart Iranian aggression. The US must rally a global coalition to forcefully counter Iran’s conventional, terror, and nuclear threats.

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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

4 Ways Bella Hadid Has Spread Hateful Anti-Israel Lies and Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Online

For years, Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid has been vocal about her anti-Israel views. While criticism of Israel is perfectly legitimate in public discourse, Hadid’s comments have often crossed the line, as she posts content that demonizes Israel and is antisemitic on her social media channels with millions of followers.

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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

Israel’s Strike on Hezbollah: AJC’s Avital Leibovich Reveals Key Details and Next Steps

AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich details Israel's recent strike on Hezbollah, which successfully thwarted a major rocket attack against northern and central Israel. Leibovich also discusses the next steps for Israel in response to the ongoing threats posed by Hezbollah.

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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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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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