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[Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee @AJCCEO]

I served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for more than a decade. I know the difference between serious foreign policy and political stunts.

The House is about to vote on an amendment that would end America's longstanding security assistance to Israel and would also undermine humanitarian, peace-building, and coexistence programs benefiting Israelis and Palestinians.

Iran continues to threaten the United States and Israel, even as it attacks our allies throughout the region. Hamas remains committed to terror and to Israel's destruction.

Peace will not come from empowering Iran and its terrorist proxies, making it more difficult for Israel to defend its citizens, or from abandoning a strategic partnership that has advanced American interests and regional stability for decades.

This amendment is a blunt instrument. It would undermine Israel's security, weaken America's position in the Middle East, and move Israelis and Palestinians further from the future both peoples deserve: living side by side in peace, security, and dignity.

This amendment ignores the realities of the Middle East, undermines American interests, and rewards the forces that have spent decades opposing peace, stability, and coexistence.

A vote for this amendment is not a vote for peace. It is a vote to weaken a democratic ally, strengthen the hand of its enemies, and make a stable and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians harder to achieve.

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Today, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were all attacked by the Iranian regime.

These six countries, together with other Arab partners and allies, uniformly condemned the attacks as a flagrant violation of their national sovereignty and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

This aggression is also a stark reminder of the shared threats facing both Israel and the Arab world, and of the need for deeper regional cooperation.

Our thoughts are with the people of the Middle East. May this period of upheaval give way to a more stable, secure, and integrated future.

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Read our statement on our ongoing concerns about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s continued use of problematic rhetoric as it relates to Israel and Jews.

https://t.co/WBwPuPtSUx

[Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee @AJCCEO]

Sitting in the Knesset waiting for the President of the United States to arrive and learning this news -

“There are no more living hostages in Gaza. They’re coming home.”

As a proud Jew, a proud American, and an ardent Zionist, I’m so moved by this moment in history. ✡️🇺🇸🇮🇱

[Avital Leibovich @AvitalLeibovich]

The last living hostages,13 in number, were transferred to the Red Cross.

As of now- there are no longer living hostages in Gaza.

[Avi Mayer אבי מאיר @AviMayer]

What started with the massacre of 1,200 Jews—women raped, children shot dead in front of their parents, families burned alive—has led to the recognition of a nonexistent State of Palestine by countries that fancy themselves guardians of the international order.

Never lecture Israel again.

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

We strongly object to the UK, Australia, and Canada’s formal unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

This action sends a dangerous signal that terrorism, mass murder, rape, torture, and kidnapping are acceptable means of achieving political objectives.

It will do nothing to secure the release of hostages and will undermine any genuine prospects for meaningful negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.

As we have previously stated, there is no shortcut to peace.

https://t.co/heAIP1yTPK

[Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee @AJCCEO]

On today’s @MeetThePress, @ZohranKMamdani repeatedly refused to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” despite @kwelkernbc rightly saying the phrase is viewed as a call to violence against Jews.  Mr. Mamdani would only say today that it’s not language that he uses and that he doesn’t want to police speech. Here’s the thing. Condemning “globalize the intifada” should not be difficult. 👇

1. We just went through this. Multiple times, @kwelkernbc explained that “globalize the intifada” is viewed as a call to violence against Jews by Jews and non-Jews alike.  When asked to condemn it, Mr. Mamdani could only say that it’s not language that he uses.  A week and a half ago, however, he defended the use of the word “intifada” as a desire for equality and equal rights.

2. As a reminder, “globalize the intifada” is not a call for justice; it is a call for violence.  It’s not a theoretical term; it is quite specific. 

3. There have been two intifadas against Israel.  During the First Intifada in 1987, Hamas was founded with its charter to slaughter Jews and eradicate the State of Israel. The Second Intifada started in 2000 and featured suicide bombings by Hamas and other terrorist groups that targeted civilians in nightclubs, pizza parlors, bus stops, and all across Israeli society. Calls for “Globalize the Intifada” are calls to attack Jews.

4. That’s why the speech police argument is a straw man; it misrepresents what so many of us are calling for.  We should all expect every candidate for every office to condemn speech that calls for violence against any group. 

5. This is not about free speech.  Every person who has ever served in office knows that the community counts on its leaders to speak up when any group is threatened.  I shouldn’t feel the need to say it, but that includes the Jewish community.

6. I’d like to add my own concerns to those Mr. Mamdani heard after Washington and Boulder.  In both horrific attacks, the attacker wanted to kill Jews.  These were brazen antisemitic attacks, spurred on by constant calls to violence.  Condemning this language will do more at this moment than any increase in funding for anti-hate crime programming.

7. Every candidate for every office should and must decry antisemitism and all forms of hate.  Saying there is no room for antisemitism in NYC is commendable, but when violent antisemitism is rising, when Jews are killed or set on fire because of who they are, language matters.  Mr. Mamdani cannot control the language of others, but he has full control over his own ability to condemn these calls for violence.

8. This is not about politics. It is about safety. And community. Not only in NYC, but everywhere there is violence directed at Jews. That’s why we are so focused on “globalize the intifada.”  Threats to other communities would be met with strong condemnation rather than saying “these aren’t words I would use.”  It’s not too much to expect the same here.

[Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee @AJCCEO]

If all we do is fight antisemitism, then where does that leave us?

To be Jewish is not just to endure. It is to rise. To rebuild. To believe in a brighter, stronger future — even when the world gives you every reason not to.

So, I say to you: Be Jewish. Proudly. Unapologetically. Unstoppably.

[John Ondrasik @johnondrasik]

I am Honored to collaborate with current hostage Alon Ohel’s mother Idit, brother Ronen, family and friends with this new version of “Superman” to support Alon, all the hostages, and their families.

May they all “Find a way to Fly - To a home I will soon see” 🎗️🧡 🇺🇸🇮🇱
#ItsNotEasyToBeMe #LetMyPeopleGo #BringAlonHome #YouAreNotAlone #BringThemHome #BringThemHomeNow

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Today, @AJC_NE released a damning report on the behavior of @MassTeacher, which has failed to take meaningful actions to address antisemitism and anti-Zionism in its ranks and resources.

The union has waged a nearly year-and-a-half long campaign against Israel and its supporters.

Read the report here: https://t.co/LO6S8ErgOh

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Noa Argamani is a hero. She has suffered in a way that few can understand.

🎗 Kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from the Nova festival on October 7, 2023.

🎗 Held hostage in Gaza for 246 days before being rescued in a daring IDF operation.

🎗 Came home just in time to hug her mom once again before she succumbed to brain cancer.

🎗 Became the first former hostage to speak before the UN Security Council today.

[Ritchie Torres @RitchieTorres]

There is no moral universe in which a terrorist organization of baby-killers can remain in power. None.

Every vestige of Hamas must be eradicated from the face of the earth. The acceptance of anything less is an unforgivable moral failure.

[karla bonne @kbonne1]

@Andy American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The work is so important now, with increased Antisemitism world wide.
https://t.co/Uj7SKxCPJb

[Bill Kristol @BillKristol]

"Cheney was appearing alongside three other Cassandras of democracy: Alyssa Farah Griffin, Cassidy Hutchinson, and Sarah Matthews. All served in the Trump administration...Their message was straightforward: Don’t get distracted."
https://t.co/m7IJ1656Xz

[karla bonne @kbonne1]

@myraclarksiegel @Columbia Mazel Tov!

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

"People DM me and say they wish I was dead."

This is what it’s like for Jews in America right now.

Join them. Stand up to antisemitism!
https://t.co/P2uuX16piF

[dovwilker 🎗️ @dovwilker]

This is all you need to know. #Israel is protecting the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa mosque

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Support for Israel against the Iranian attack has poured in from every corner of the world. 🇮🇱

We thank our friends in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Austria, and Canada for their words and actions. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱🇨🇿🇦🇹🇨🇦

[Myra Clark-Siegel @myraclarksiegel]

THIS is what unity looks like. Over 400 people from every faith and background to say hate will NOT divide us. ⁦@AJCGlobal⁩ and AJC Westchester/Fairfield 22nd annual Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast.