Israel-Hamas War: What You Need To Know

Israel at War: What You Need To Know

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust — slaughtering babies, committing sexual violence, burning whole families alive, and taking 240 civilians hostage. Hamas murdered more than 1,200 Israelis during the attack. One year later, Hamas is still holding over 100 men, women, and children — including seven Americans — captive in the terror tunnels in Gaza.

Israel continues to fight for its survival, battling a seven front war against the Iranian regime and its terror proxies Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas, and more.

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Common Questions and Myths

What You Should Know About UNIFIL, UN Resolution 1701, and Southern Lebanon
Over the past year, Hezbollah terrorists have launched near-daily rocket attacks into Israel in solidarity with Hamas terrorists who led the October 7, 2023 massacre of Israelis. As a result, more than 60,000 residents of northern Israel have fled their homes. Israel’s leaders have made it clear that the Jewish state will no longer tolerate Hezbollah’s incessant rocket attacks on Israeli civilians, like the one that murdered 12 Druze children in Madjal Shams in the Golan Heights.
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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

Iranian Regime Targets Millions of Israelis in Largest Ever Ballistic Missile Attack
On October 1, Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the largest-ever single ballistic missile attack. The attack, which Iran claims was in retaliation for Israel's assassination of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, is part of Iran’s long-standing campaign against Israel, which it seeks to eliminate. In response, Israel is preparing for further action, with global allies condemning the attack and offering support.
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How We Got Here

Timeline: Key Events In The Israel-Arab And Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Conversations on social media, news media coverage, events on college campuses, and general public discourse related to the Israel-Hamas War demonstrate a dire need for accurate information about Israel, Zionism, and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The timeline here aims to address frequently asked questions about Israel's history and to help dispel misinformation about the events leading up to October 7, 2023.
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Campus/Academic Resources

5 Jewish Stories of Post-October 7 Strength on U.S. Campuses
As events to remember the victims of the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7 unfolded this week on college campuses across the country, Jewish students were reminded that they still face exclusion and harassment. More campus protests featured and spread rhetoric calling for the destruction of Israel and extolling terrorism.
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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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Elected Leaders: Stand with Israel Against Hamas Terror
Urge your members of Congress, Governors, Mayors, and City leaders to unequivocally condemn Hamas
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