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French President Emmanuel Macron, in an historic address to the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Virtual Global Forum, reaffirmed his commitments to combat antisemitism, strengthen France’s relations with Israel and the United States, and ensure that Iran’s ballistic missile and regional activities are addressed in any agreement. It was Macron’s first address to an American Jewish organization since his election as president four years ago.

Three U.S. Senators jointly announced today, at the 2021 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, the launch of the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. Formation of the caucus comes amidst a rise in hate crimes directed toward minority communities across the United States, and a renewed commitment to bringing Blacks and Jews together, not just in the halls of the Capitol but on the streets of America. “We are going to show real leadership on this issue,” said Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, who was joined by Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Cory Booker of New Jersey at the AJC Global Forum as the co-founders of the new caucus.

At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021, attendees heard from H.E. Emmanuel Macor, President of France, about France's efforts to combat antisemitism and French-Israeli relations.

At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021, attendees heard from H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, about transatlantic ties between the EU and the U.S, the EU's efforts in the Middle East, and rising antisemitism in Europe.

At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021, attendees heard from Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, who discussed his groundbreaking report on rising antisemitism around the world.