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March 5, 2026

Former Israeli Prime Minister Lapid on American Jewish Congress’ Briefing: “If the United States had an opportunity to kill Bin Laden before 9/11, would they do it?”

The American Jewish Congress had the privilege of hosting a special security briefing with former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel, Yair Lapid. To the hundreds of participants who…
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February 28, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Standing Against a Regime That Threatens the World and Its Own People

New York, NY - Today marks one of the most consequential moments in the modern Middle East. The United States and Israel are acting together with clarity and resolve to…
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February 25, 2026

“Nothing Justifies Terror”: Prime Minister Modi’s Message From Jerusalem

New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic address to the Knesset today. As the leader of India, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy, his visit…
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February 13, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges Georgetown University to Drop Mehdi Hasan Visiting Fellow Appointment

New York, NY — The American Jewish Congress is calling on Georgetown University to rescind its appointment of Mehdi Hasan as a Spring 2026 Visiting Fellow, citing what it describes as a “deeply compromised public record.” Following…
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February 12, 2026

American Jewish Congress Urges Princeton University to Cancel Course Comparing Gaza to the Holocaust

New York, NY — Nearly 11,000 people have signed a letter sent today by the American Jewish Congress urging Princeton University to cancel a course that describes Gaza as an “ongoing genocide” and compares it to…
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February 10, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Iran Talks Must Be Grounded in Accountability, Not Tactical Delay

New York – As the United States engages Iran in diplomatic talks, the American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) cautions that diplomacy must be judged by outcomes, not optics. “Iran is engaging not because it has abandoned the…
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January 27, 2026

DANIEL ROSEN: A Personal Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and honor the victims of the greatest crime in human history. As the grandson…
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January 19, 2026

Honoring Dr. King by Building Bridges

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the legacy of a leader who stood for justice, courage, and the transformative power of unity. At the American Jewish Congress,…
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January 11, 2026

American Jewish Congress is shocked by the arson attack on Mississippi’s historic synagogue

The American Jewish Congress is deeply shocked by the arson attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi. This disturbing act has inflicted significant damage on a historic Jewish house…
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December 29, 2025

A Quiet Shift: Arab-Muslim States Begin Moving Past Hamas As President Trump And Prime Minister Netanyahu Meet Today To Decide Next Steps In Gaza.

Years Of American Jewish Congress Work Validated In The Middle East. Regional Actors Coordinate With Israel And The United States. New York, December 29, 2025 – As President Trump and Prime…
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December 18, 2025

American Jewish Congress Leadership Meets with Mayor Borys Filatov of Dnipro, Ukraine

Discussions Addressed War Response, Reconstruction, the Jewish Community, and Future Economic Opportunities for Dnipro December 18, 2025, New York, NY — American Jewish Congress Chairman Jack Rosen and President Daniel Rosen…
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November 23, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Intimidation Outside Park East Synagogue Calls For Condemnation, Not Political Caveats

The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns the threatening demonstration outside Park East Synagogue, where protesters chanted “Death to the IDF” and “Globalize the intifada” as Jewish New Yorkers entered a house of…
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October 8, 2025

Caution Warranted Amid Diplomatic Openings: Hamas’s Response To President Trump’s Gaza Plan Under Close Watch

Daniel Rosen, President, American Jewish Congress Hamas terror organization’s latest statement on President Donald J. Trump’s Gaza plan has generated widespread attention, but the language reveals more calculation than change.…
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October 7, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Two Years Since the Darkness of October 7

October 7, 2025, New York, NY - Today we mark two years since the October 7 massacre, two years since we were confronted with the savage cruelty of Hamas: the…
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October 6, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress strongly supports American efforts to assist Argentina

October 6, 2025, New York, NY - The following statement is attributable to American Jewish Congress Chairman Jack Rosen: "I was pleased to meet with President Javier Milei during #UNGA80.…
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September 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Decision to Unilaterally Recognize a Palestinian State

September 22, 2025, New York, NY - Wishful thinking should never guide statecraft, especially on issues as consequential as peace in the Middle East. By rushing to recognize a Palestinian…
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September 4, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Norway’s Wealth Fund Boycott Is Economic Warfare Against Israel and America

September 4, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) strongly condemns the decision by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to divest from Israeli companies and to target Caterpillar, a U.S.…
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September 3, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Steve Witkoff Deserves to Be Judged on Outcomes, and He Is Succeeding

September 3, 2025, New York, NY – Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff has stepped into one of the toughest portfolios in U.S. foreign policy. Predictably, critics are circling. After the Trump-Putin summit in…
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August 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: AJCongress Welcomes UN’s Belated Blacklisting of Hamas for Sexual Violence, Warns Against False Moral Equivalence With Israel

August 28, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) welcomes the decision of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to place Hamas on the UN’s annual ‘List of…
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August 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on the Minneapolis Church Shooting

The American Jewish Congress is heartbroken by the horrific attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where two children, just 8 and 10 years old, were murdered and seventeen others,…
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August 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Ambassador Huckabee: Leaving Hamas In Gaza Would Be Like Leaving The Nazis In Germany

August 20, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress, in partnership with the World Zionist Organization, hosted U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on August 19, 2025, for an online…
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August 11, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Backs Rubio, Saar Warnings: Premature Statehood Pledges Gave Hamas Reason to Prolong War

August 11, 2025, New York, NY - At a critical moment in hostage negotiations and Gaza humanitarian situation, the American Jewish Congress today strongly endorsed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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August 5, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Recognition Without Reform Will Not Deliver a Palestinian State’

August 5, 2025, New York, NY - In response to the UN High-Level Conference on the Two-State Solution and the resulting New York Declaration, the American Jewish Congress today released a…
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June 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress: Celebrating Operation Midnight Hammer – A New Era in Middle East Peace

A Historic Triumph for U.S.–Israel Security June 22, 2025, New York, NY — The American Jewish Congress applauds the resounding success of Operation Midnight Hammer, a truly historic mission that reshaped the…
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June 13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Backs Israel’s Action to Thwart Iranian Nuclear Threat

The American Jewish Congress stands in full support of Israel’s decision to carry out preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. This was not an act of aggression, but one of…
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June 6, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Zohran Mamdani’s Refusal to Affirm Israel’s Right to Exist as a Jewish State

June 6, 2025, New York, NY - In Wednesday night’s NYC mayoral debate, candidate Zohran Mamdani made clear that he does not recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.…
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June 2, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Boulder, Colorado Terror Attack

June 2, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress is horrified by the vicious antisemitic attack that took place during a peaceful march for the hostages' release in Boulder,…
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May 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel

May 27, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress mourns the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel, an extraordinary public servant, civil rights icon, and dear friend of…
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May 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Horrified by Antisemitic Terror Attack at Capital Jewish Museum in D.C.

May 22, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress is shocked and horrified by the brutal murder of Yarin Leshinsky and Sarah Milgram, two staff members of the Israeli…
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May 16, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: With Trump Reviving India-Pakistan Talks, American Jewish Congress’ Regional Influence Comes Full Circle

A New Diplomatic OpeningPresident Trump has proposed to mediate the conflict between India and Pakistan and is reportedly considering hosting India and Pakistan's leaders for a dinner to discuss peace. See…
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May 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Daniel Rosen Meets with General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam’s Highest Ranking Leader

May 15, 2025, New York, NY - As part of the American Jewish Congress’s historic mission to strengthen diplomatic ties between the United States, Israel, and nations around the globe,…
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May 12, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Edan Is Finally Free

May 12, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress welcomes the release of the hostage Edan Alexander after 584 days of unimaginable captivity at the hands of the…
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May 1, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Efforts to Block Antisemitism Awareness Act in the HELP Committee; Praises Chairman Bill Cassidy’s Leadership

May 1, 2025, New York, NY – Yesterday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee had to postpone a vote on the Antisemitism Awareness Act following the introduction…
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April 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress mourns with deep sorrow the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age…
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April 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Supports Federal Efforts Urging Universities to Address the Campus Antisemitism Crisis

April 15, 2025, New York, NY - After a year and a half marked by escalating, and at times violent, expressions of antisemitism at Harvard, Columbia University, and other campuses…
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April 14, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro During Passover

April 14, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress is outraged and deeply disturbed by the violent arson attack on the residence of Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.…
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April 11, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns UNHRC Resolution’s Bias, Welcomes Key Changes in Pakistan-Led OIC Resolution on Israel

 While the resolution is deeply flawed in its overall framing, several constructive changes—driven by Pakistan and the O.I.C.—signal a shift worth recognizing. April 11, 2025, New York, NY - Despite remaining deeply biased…
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April 7, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Antisemitic Boycott Campaign Against Shopify President

April 7, 2025, New York, N.Y. — The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns a boycott campaign launched by Dubai-based media outlet Smashi, owned by Augustus Media, targeting Shopify President Harley Finkelstein for publicly supporting Israel’s right to self-defense and…
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April 4, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Bernie Sanders’ Reckless Anti-Israel Measures Are Defeated Once Again

April 4, 2025, New York, NY — The failure of Senator Bernie Sanders’ deeply misguided resolutions targeting U.S. arms sales and security support to Israel is a powerful rejection of efforts to…
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March 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Denounces Erdogan’s Political Repression in Arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor

March 20, 2025, New York, NY—The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns what appears to be the politically motivated arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of Istanbul. Mayor Imamoglu is widely recognized…
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March 18, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Hamas Is Responsible for Gaza Truce Collapse

March 18, 2025, New York, NY—The breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza is not the result of diplomatic failure or military aggression—it is the direct consequence of Hamas's refusal to…
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March 11, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Mayoral Race Announcement

March 11, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress continues to closely monitor American politics, candidate platforms, and elected officials’ positions on Jewish issues. While remaining nonpartisan and without endorsing…
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February 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s White House Meeting with President Trump

February 28, 2025, New York, NY - While expectations were high for President Zelensky’s visit to the White House and his face-to-face meeting with President Trump, it is unfortunate that these…
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February 26, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Argentina’s Vote to Rename Palestine Street for the Bibas Family—A Bold Response to October 7

February 26, 2025, New York, NY – We commend Argentine politicians and citizens for their bold and deeply symbolic proposal to rename Palestine Street in Buenos Aires to Bibas Family Street. This emotionally…
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February 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Justice Demands Action: The American Jewish Congress Condemns Hamas’ Brutality and Celebrates the Return of Israeli Hostages

February 22, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is deeply moved by the long-awaited release of six living hostages who have finally been reunited with their families after…
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February 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: A Father’s First Meeting with His Daughter: American Hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen Freed After 498 Days

February 15, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is deeply moved to witness the release of Sagui Dekel-Chen (36), Yair Horn (46), and Sasha Troufanov (29) from Hamas…
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February 8, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Three Freed, Too Many Still Held

February 8, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress welcomes with great joy the release of Or Levy (34), Eli Sharabi (52), and Ohad Ben Ami (56) from…
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February 7, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress’ Proposal Becomes Reality; We Applaud the Creation of the Jewish Caucus in Congress

February 7, 2025, New York, NY - Yesterday, Members of Congress announced the formal creation of a Congressional Jewish Caucus. This is an initiative that the American Jewish Congress proposed many…
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January 30, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Horrific Footage from the Third Hostage Release

January 30, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress is relieved and overjoyed by the release of eight hostages from the murderous hands of the Hamas terrorist organization…
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January 25, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Statement by the American Jewish Congress on the Second Hostage Release

January 25, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is moved to see the release of four young Israeli women: Karina, Daniela, Naama, and Liri. We have waited so long…
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January 23, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the American Jewish Congress on President Trump’s Executive Orders

January 23, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress commends President Trump for issuing two critical executive orders that hold significant importance for the American Jewish community and…
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January 19, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the American Jewish Congress on the Release of Hostages by the Terrorist Organization Hamas

January 19, 2025, New York, NY – We are overjoyed by the release of Romi, Doron, and Emily and their safe return to their families in Israel after 471 days in…
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January 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the U.S.-backed Hostage Agreement Between Israel and Hamas

January 15, 2025, New York, NY – Today’s announcement of a U.S.-backed agreement that secures the partial release of the hostages held by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas is welcome news. The…
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January 10, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds House Passage of ICC Legislation; Criticizes Democratic Majority for Voting Against the Bill

January 10, 2025, New York, NY – Yesterday, a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. This legislation is a…
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January 3, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Mike Johnson on Reelection as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

January 3, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on his reelection as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Since his initial election, Speaker…
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December 31, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

The American Jewish Congress mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for human rights and dignity. As an organization with a century-long commitment to…
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December 9, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Welcoming a New Dawn – The Fall of the Assad Regime and Israel’s Transformative Role

December 9, 2024, New York, NY – The Middle East is at a turning point. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks the collapse of one of the seven…
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November 26, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Urges Beirut Toward Permanent Peace

November 26, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress welcomes the long-awaited ceasefire agreement announced between Israel and Lebanon, marking a crucial step forward in restoring stability to a…
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November 25, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Mourns Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s Death in Heinous Act of Antisemitic Terror

November 25, 2024, New York, NY – We are deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic and senseless murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a respected emissary of peace, community, and faith,…
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November 21, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the ICC’s Politically Motivated Arrest Warrants

November 21, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns and outright rejects the motivations behind the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of egregious arrest warrants targeting the…
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November 21, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Bernie Sanders’ Anti-Israel Resolutions Are Defeated

November 21, 2024, New York, NY – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate delivered a resounding rejection of Senator Bernie Sanders' misguided efforts to block critical arms sales to Israel. In a bipartisan…
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November 14, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Senator Marco Rubio on His Nomination as the Next U.S. Secretary of State

November 14, 2024, New York, NY – The leadership of the American Jewish Congress, including Daniel Rosen, President; Jack Rosen, Chairman; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary; and Michael…
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November 12, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Commends President-Elect Trump’s Choice of Rep. Elise Stefanik as Next U.S. Ambassador to the UN

November 12, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress praises President-elect Trump’s selection of Representative Elise Stefanik as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Rep. Stefanik is an excellent choice for…
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November 8, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Antisemitic Pogrom in Amsterdam

November 8, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is deeply alarmed by the violent antisemitic incident that took place in Amsterdam, where Jewish and Israeli soccer fans were…
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November 6, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Statement of Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump

November 6, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress extends its heartfelt congratulations to President Donald J. Trump for winning the 2024 presidential election. Mr. Trump was able to…
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October 26, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Israel’s Military Response to Iran

Israel’s self-defense retaliation to Iran’s multifront aggression brought the war to the doorsteps of the regime in Tehran, demonstrating Israel’s capability and resolve to defend itself and exact retribution on…
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October 17, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Sinwar, Killer of Israeli and Gazan Children, Eliminated

October 17, 2024, New York, NY – Justice has been delivered to Yahya Sinwar, one of the key masterminds behind the October 7 massacre in Israel. His hands are drenched in…
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October 7, 2024

One Year Since October 7: Marking the Anniversary of One of the Darkest Days in Jewish History

On October 7, 2023, at precisely 6:29 a.m., the world fundamentally changed for the Jewish people, both in Israel and across the globe. The world we knew before October 7…
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September 20, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Resurfaced Comments by North Carolina Gubernatorial Nominee

September 20, 2024, New York, NY – The resurfaced comments by Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who is currently running to become the next Governor of North Carolina, are abhorrent. Remarks such as calling…
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September 18, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on Baruch College’s Potential Block of Rosh Hashanah Celebrations

September 18, 2024, New York, NY – The leadership of the American Jewish Congress, including Daniel Rosen, President; Jack Rosen, Chairman; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary; and…
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August 9, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Deeply Concerned by Anti-Muslim Riots in the UK

Jewish American Group Shows Solidarity With British Muslims Amid Riots August 9, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is following with deep concern and unequivocal condemnation the recent anti-Muslim riots…
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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…
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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…
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July 14, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Appalling Assassination Attempt on the Life of Former President Trump

July 14, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress is abhorred and vehemently condemns the appalling assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump during his…
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June 21, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Blowback Forces Maldives To Drop Israel Passport Ban. American Jewish Congress Is Proud To Have Played A Role.

June 21, 2024, New York, NY - The Maldives has abruptly paused a plan to ban Israeli tourists and Israeli dual-citizens from entering the luxury tourist destination after pressure from…
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June 1, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on President Biden’s Endorsement of Israeli Proposal to Ensure Return of Hostages

June 1, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress welcomes President Biden’s support for a tentative agreement between Israel and Hamas that would ensure the release of the…
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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…
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May 24, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: ‘One-sided, Unfortunate, Helps Hamas’ – American Jewish Congress Criticizes ICJ For Targeting Israel And Ignoring Hamas Role

May 24, 2024, New York, NY – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict ordering Israel to immediately halt military action in Rafah is one-sided, unfortunate, will embolden terror groups across the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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May 1, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Thank you, Governor Hochul, for calling for accountability at Columbia University

May 1, 2024, New York, NY—The American Jewish Congress applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for her leadership in calling for “accountability, whether that's disciplinary action from the school or from law enforcement,” which then led to the…
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May 1, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Mayor Adams and the NYPD for their efforts to restore normalcy at Columbia University

May 1, 2024, New York, NY—Last night, the NYPD intervened to remove the illegal encampment at Columbia University and cleared the occupied campus building where antisemitic protesters had blockaded themselves. The…
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April 29, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Reports About Possible ICC Actions Against Israel

April 29, 2024, New York, NY—American Jewish Congress President Daniel Rosen, Chairman Jack Rosen, Vice President Dr. Munr Kazmir, and Secretary Dr. Ben Chouake released this statement in response to…
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April 19, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges House Members to Support Speaker Johnson’s Package for the Supplemental

April 19, 2024, New York, NY - Today the U.S. House of Representatives adopted with a strong bipartisan majority a rule to consider a package that includes much-needed emergency aid…
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April 13, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: We Must Support Israel in Every Way Possible

April 13, 2024, New York, NY - The Middle East's only democracy is tonight under attack by a radical terrorist state. Iran's assault on Israel must be a wake up call…
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April 10, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Introduction of the “Countering Antisemitism Act”

April 10, 2024, New York, NY - Following the introduction of the “Countering Antisemitism Act,” Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress, released the following statement: “The American Jewish…
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April 4, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on U.S. President Biden’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

April 4, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) released a statement following President Joe Biden’s call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel earlier today: “We welcome President Biden’s…
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March 30, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Approves New Arms Package to Support Israel

March 30, 2024, New York, NY - As reported by The Washington Post, the Biden Administration authorized a new arms package to support Israel amid its fight with the terrorist organization…
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March 28, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Mourns Passing of Joe Lieberman

​March 28, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), and our President Jack Rosen and Chairman Jack Rosen, join Hadassah Lieberman, the Lieberman family, and all Americans in remembering…
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March 13, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Are Senators Sanders, Van Hollen, Merkley and others calling for Israel to be left defenseless in its fight against terrorism?

​March 13, 2024, New York, NY – The March 11 letter to President Biden by U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and five other Democratic Senators concerning the…
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March 8, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Will Hollywood Say ANYTHING at The Academy Awards About the October 7 Terrorist Attacks on Israel?

March 8, 2024, New York, NY - Hollywood's silence on the murder of nearly 1,200 Jews during the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel has been deafening. In particular, Hollywood's…
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February 13, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Passage of Senate Bill Supporting Critical Israel Aid; Urges House to Follow Suit

February 13, 2024, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the National Security Act, which provides critical emergency aid to Israel while it continues…
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February 2, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: UNRWA Is Part of the Problem; American Jewish Congress Joins Calls to Dissolving It to Create and Fund a New Humanitarian Solution

January 30, 2024, New York, NY - The outrage over UNRWA’s role in fostering hate and terrorism in Gaza should immediately translate into a discussion on a new way of serving…
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January 26, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes State Department’s Suspension of UNRWA Funding; Calls for Permanent Halt

January 26, 2024, New York, NY - In response to the announcement that UNRWA has halted funding over employees’ involvement in the October 7 attacks, Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish…
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January 22, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Pakistan’s Airstrikes Punish Iran For Terrorism And Revive A Debate On How To Change Its Behavior

January 22, 2024, New York, NY – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, the foreign terrorism arm of the Islamic Republic, launched airstrikes into Iraq, Syria and Pakistan claiming to…
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January 8, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Daniel Rosen Appointed President of American Jewish Congress

January 8, 2024, New York - In Shadow of Rising Antisemitism and Israel’s War with Hamas, Influential Advocacy Organization Charts a New Direction The board of directors of the American Jewish…
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December 8, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Hamas Sexual Assault On Women Demands Clear And Firm Condemnation Without Equivocation

December 8, 2023, New York, NY – Chairwoman Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Pramila Jayapal displayed a moral failure in downplaying sexual violence against women on Oct. 7. The use of rape as a…
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December 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Vice Chair Daniel Rosen Meets Special Envoy Lipstadt, Highlights Community Concerns About Rising Antisemitism

American Jewish Congress Vice Chair Daniel Rosen with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt December 5, 2023, New York, NY – American Jewish Congress Vice Chair Daniel Rosen met last week with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, President…
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December 1, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Jack Rosen And American Jewish Congress Join The Nation In Remembering Henry Kissinger

New York, NY, November 30, 2023 - In his passing, as in his life, Henry Kissinger is a towering figure whose tumultuous childhood and global impact mirrors the Jewish story,…
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November 30, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Chuck Schumer Voiced the Moral Center of Gravity that Our Nation Needs

November 30, 2023, New York, NY - Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sounded one of the most powerful alarms about the dangers of rising antisemitism in America. With his Senate…
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November 24, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Antisemitism on TikTok: The Need to Foster Better Understanding of Israel’s Security Situation on Chinese Media Platforms

New York, NY, November 24, 2023 - TikTok is teeming with antisemitic and anti-Jewish content. The platform came out this week to defend itself against accusations that it is exploiting the war…
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November 24, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: President Biden’s Clarity On The War Against Hamas Is A Watershed Moment In America’s Foreign Policy

November 24, 2023, New York, NY - President Biden continues his unrelenting support for Israel through the war’s sixth week in a principled stand that defies political pressures and cuts…
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