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 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’s Next for Syria and What’s At Stake for Israel, America, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and More

Will Syria’s alliance of disparate rebel groups be able to ensure prosperity and peaceful coexistence in Syria and the surrounding region? Experts from AJC’s Center for a New Middle East in Washington D.C., AJC Jerusalem, and AJC Abu Dhabi shared what they see from their vantage points.

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Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran

5 Things to Know About the Houthis, Their Attacks on Israel and the U.S., and Their Treatment of Yemen’s Jews

Who are the Houthis in Yemen? The Houthis are an extremist Shia-Islamist movement and terrorist army. acked by Iran, this organization controls approximately one-third of Yemen’s territory and more than two-thirds of the country’s population. It has emerged as a prominent player in the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7 with a mass murder attack by Hamas on Israelis. Find out what and who the Houthi rebels fighting for and how they are launching drone attacks at Israel.

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Israel at War Updates

American Jewish Committee Decries Amnesty International's Report on False Genocide Charge

American Jewish Community (AJC) decries a report by Amnesty International that repackages and repeats the baseless and inflammatory charge of genocide that Israel’s enemies have made in the media and international forums for the past year.

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From AJC CEO Ted Deutch

Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch on How to Build a Resilient Jewish Future Post-October 7

In a compelling discussion, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Bernard-Henri Lévy—renowned French philosopher, public intellectual, and author of Israel Alone—explore these critical questions. Guest-hosted by AJC Paris Director Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache, this conversation offers insight into the challenges Jewish communities face and the possibilities for a brighter future.

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What Happened on October 7, 2023

Meet the Seven American Hostages Still Held By Hamas

Meet the seven Americans still held hostage after thousands of Hamas terrorists breached the border between Israel and Gaza intent on terrifying and destroying the Jewish state.

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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

Jewish Groups Urge National Association of Independent Schools to Reject Antisemitic Discrimination Following Extreme Anti-Israel Rhetoric at Conference

American Jewish Committee (AJC), ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools today expressed “deep concern” about remarks at a recent conference of the National Association of Independent Schools where several speakers used their time to accuse Israel of genocide and used extreme, biased anti-Israel rhetoric, including downplaying the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Antisemitism Related to the Conflict

40+ EU Leaders Join AJC in Demanding Antisemitism Be Priority for European Commission

More than 40 Jewish and non-Jewish elected officials, leaders, and organizations from across the EU joined American Jewish Committee (AJC) in signing a letter urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and other EU Council members to prioritize combating antisemitism.

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Latest Videos

What Does the Inverted Red Triangle Mean?

Get the facts about the Inverted Red Triangle, an anti-Israel symbol often weaponized under the guise of "Palestinian Resistance" to identify, harass, and target Israelis and Jews, glorify Hamas’ terror, and call for increased violence against the Jewish people.

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

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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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