Posts Tagged: American Jewish Committee
Storm of Controversy Erupts Over Israeli Decision Barring Entry to BDS-Supporting Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar
A storm of controversy erupted on Thursday after Israel confirmed that it will prevent Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from entering the...
Jewish Groups Mark 25th Anniversary of Buenos Aires Community Center Bombing, Call for Perpetrators to Face Justice
Major Jewish groups around the world marked on Thursday the 25th anniversary of the deadly bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in...
Top Jewish Groups Condemn Trump Over Comments Targeting Minority Congresswomen
Several prominent US Jewish groups have issued condemnations of President Donald Trump over his call on Sunday for four minority Democratic congresswomen to "go back...
Leading Jewish Group Slams Anti-Israel Activist Linda Sarsour for Claiming Jesus Was Palestinian
A leading Jewish group blasted anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour on Sunday after she falsely claimed that Jesus was a Palestinian. Responding to a post about whether...
Pompeo: Protection of Israeli Security Interests ‘Prerequisite’ to Any Peace Deal With Palestinians
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared to endorse one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s primary demands in regard to peace negotiations with the Palestinians,...
Netanyahu Downplays Widening US Partisan Divide on Israel Support
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday downplayed the growing partisanship in the US surrounding support for Israel. In a video interview broadcast at the annual American...
New Survey of American, French, and Israeli Jews Shows Majority Agree on Many Issues, But Sharp Divide Over Trump
A new unprecedented survey of the world’s three largest Jewish communities — American, French, and Israeli — showed a majority of the communities agreeing on many...
Youth Wing of 2nd Largest German Trade Union Rejects BDS, Anti-Zionist Group
A German youth organization affiliated with the country's second largest trade union has disavowed the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel, as...
Vice President Pence Condemns New York Times for Publishing Antisemitic Cartoon
US Vice President Mike Pence condemned The New York Times on Sunday for publishing an antisemitic cartoon in its international edition on Thursday. The cartoon depicted...
Leading Jewish Organizations ‘Devastated,’ ‘Shocked’ by ‘Horrific’ Shooting at California Synagogue
Jewish organizations responded with grief and anger on Saturday night after a gunman killed one and wounded three in an attack on a synagogue in...
Jewish Leader Refuses New York Times Apology Over ‘Deeply Antisemitic’ Cartoon
A major Jewish organization is refusing to accept the New York Times’ apology for the Times publishing a cartoon depicting the prime minister of Israel...
Jewish Groups, Israeli Leaders Denounce ‘Heinous’ Sri Lanka Terror Attacks
Jewish groups around the world reacted with shock and grief to the news of Sunday’s Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka in which nearly 300...
Jewish Groups ‘Heartbroken’ Over Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
Members of the Jewish community reacted with sadness to the massive fire that burst through the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday...
Jewish Groups Praise Israeli Democratic Process, Congratulate Netanyahu on Victory
Jewish groups around the world generally reacted with favor on Wednesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection, offering congratulations and, in one case, criticism...
