Forcefully condemning increasing hatred targeting Jews in Europe, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, addressing the AJC New York Region annual meeting, called for an “unmistakable and consistent” response to acts of antisemitism.
Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov of Bulgaria, who flew specially from Sofia to address the AJC Global Forum, told the more than 2,000 people in the audience of his country’s journey from communism to democracy and its vibrant relations with Israel and the Jewish people.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the AJC Global Forum, called for stepped up efforts to confront the twin threats of global antisemitism and worldwide campaign to delegitimize Israel.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing the AJC Global Forum, reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, the U.S. commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and a determination to fight against global antisemitism.
