Antisemitism

August 2, 2024 - DANIEL ROSEN: Antisemites Target Josh Shapiro

By Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in the Wall Street Journal. Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania is the new punching bag of the American left. Kamala Harris is reportedly considering him as a running mate. Mr. Shapiro is committed to U.S. support for Israel, and he is the only Jewish prospect on Ms. Harris’s list. A New Republic hit piece called him “the one vice presidential pick who could ruin Democratic unity.” An anonymously registered website, NoGenocideJosh.org, invites visitors to sign a petition urging Ms. Harris to choose anyone else. Mr. Shapiro isn’t being opposed merely for his political…

July 22, 2024 - DANIEL ROSEN: By Skipping the Israeli PM’s Congress Speech, They Are Boycotting Israel, Not Netanyahu

By Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Some members of Congress plan to boycott the Prime Minister of Israel’s address at the Capitol on July 24. They say their target is Benjamin Netanyahu, the incumbent Israeli prime minister who will deliver that address. But let’s be very clear: They are boycotting Israel, not just the Israeli leader now in office. That’s the message the boycott will convey to most Americans who don’t follow the intricacies of domestic Israeli politics. They will see the spurning of an Israeli leader in the Capitol building, even as Israel is locked in an existential war that Iran and its…

July 22, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: Statement on President Biden’s Announcement

July 22, 2024, New York, NY - Jack Rosen, Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, released the following statement following President Biden's announcement on July 21, 2024: "I have known President Joe Biden for over 30 years. Yet, after all this time, he still continues to surprise me with his selfless dedication to America, his commitment to democracy, and his genuine love for everything that makes our nation great. Every decision and action he takes reflects these core values. Throughout his entire career, President Biden has consistently demonstrated unwavering support for the Jewish community and Israel. He’s always felt it…

July 19, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies Toward the Palestinian Territories

July 19, 2024, New York, NY – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released an advisory opinion concluding that Israel’s presence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is ‘unlawful,’ and that Israeli policies and practices violate international law. The Court called on Israel to evacuate the Palestinian territories and ordered the Israeli government to provide reparations for the damage caused by these policies and practices. While the Court’s legal opinion is non-binding, it constitutes another shameful attempt to use lawfare to delegitimize and harm the Jewish state. As the United States argued in front of the ICJ back…

May 29, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: Unilateral Recognition Of A Palestinian State Is Symbolism That Avoids Real Solutions And Will Exacerbate Tensions

May 29, 2024, New York, NY – The rush to accord unilateral recognition to a nonexistent Palestinian state, first by Norway, Ireland, and Spain, and possibly others, is a symbolic act that sidesteps the need for genuine solutions and a dangerous move that could intensify anti-Israel hate and worsen the impression that Israel, and not Palestinian failures, are responsible for not realizing Palestinian aspirations. To create an impression that a lack of a state is responsible for unfulfilled Palestinian aspirations is a dangerous simplification of a complex situation. The hasty decision to acknowledge a Palestinian state that has yet to be established…

May 20, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges ICC Judges to Drop Warrants Against Israel and Desist From Emboldening Terror Groups

May 20, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress condemns in the strongest possible terms the request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan for judges to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This is a grave moment for the rule-based international order and threatens to limit the powers of moderate and democratic states to confront and eliminate terror organizations that threaten the international system. The attempt to equate Israel’s elected leaders to Iran-backed terror commanders of Hamas deserves special denunciation. It is atrocious to equivocate elected…

May 19, 2024 - DANIEL ROSEN: Universities must value academic rigour over political activism

By Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in the Financial Times. In “Universities must engage in serious soul searching on protests” (Opinion, May 10), Minouche Shafik, president of Columbia University, portrays the recent protests faced by her university (and others like it) as unfortunate yet almost humdrum. She argues that the war in Gaza against the terror group Hamas tests “the bond between universities and societies”. Shrugging off responsibility for her own campus, which has seen violent acts and severe threats towards Jewish students, she blames “tensions and divisions deepened by powerful external forces”. The actual…

May 10, 2024 - EPOCH TIMES: Arms Suspension Signals Biden’s Deepening Frustration With Netanyahu

Published originally in the Epoch Times. President Joe Biden is growing increasingly frustrated with the Israeli government’s failure to address U.S. concerns regarding a major operation in Rafah, as evidenced by his recent threat to withhold weapon shipments to the Jewish state. For the first time, President Biden declared that should Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceed to invade Rafah, the United States would not “supply the weapons and artillery shells.” “Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs and other ways in which they go after population centers,” President Biden told CNN host Erin Burnett…

May 9, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: Response to President Joe Biden’s Announcement on Arms Shipments to Israel

May 9, 2024, New York, NY — The following statement is attributable to Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress; Jack Rosen, Chairman; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; and Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary: "President Biden has demonstrated unstinting support for Israel, in the best traditions of our country’s relationship with its most unwavering ally. He embraced Israel’s anguish and anger after October 7, and reaffirmed America’s steadfast commitment in both rhetoric and action to the defense of the Jewish state. However, the recent statement halting arms shipments to Israel is deeply concerning. It risks generating a narrative that could…

May 3, 2024 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges Chairman Bernie Sanders to Address Campus Antisemitism in a HELP Committee Hearing

May 3, 2024, New York, NY—The American Jewish Congress joins Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in urging Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to take action regarding the troubling rise of antisemitism on American college campuses. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Cassidy's persistent calls for a Committee hearing on this pressing issue deserve not only acknowledgment but also a swift and adequate response. Senator Cassidy’s repeated efforts highlight a vital concern for the Jewish community, especially at this precarious time. University campuses have transformed into danger zones for Jewish students, faculty, and staff members, as…

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