New AJC regional director looks to business community for allies in Mamdani’s New York

In new book, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib argues Hamas has held Palestinian population hostage for 20 years

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, who lived in the Gaza Strip from the age of 10-15, describes himself as an advocate for the Palestinian people. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel, 33 of Alkhatib’s immediate and extended family members have been killed. But in his latest book, Hamas and Its Two Million Hostages,... <a href="">Read More</a>

Unpacking the tactical dispute between Mike Rogers’ campaign and AIPAC

Tensions emerge as Mike Rogers' campaign asks AIPAC's super PAC to avoid direct involvement in the Michigan Senate race, fearing outside spending may distract from key campaign messaging.

Hasan Piker says Jews who support Israel are inviting violence

Antisemitic social media influencer Hasan Piker, who has campaigned with a number of progressive Democratic candidates this year, said on his Twitch stream last week that American Jews who express support for Israel are inviting violence against themselves.&nbsp; In his commentary, Piker added that Jews who tie their “entire identity” to Israel, which he referred... <a href="">Read More</a>

Barrack says Israel is occupying Golan Heights, in spite of U.S. recognition

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who also serves as the U.S. special envoy for Syria, on Friday described Israel as occupying the Golan Heights, despite the U.S.’ recognition of Israeli sovereignty in the region. “In the Golan with Syria —&nbsp;they still occupy the Golan against the [United Nations] resolutions, against all of the international order which has said the Golan is Syria’s,” Barrack said during an appearance on commentator Mario Nawfal’s livestreamed show. Barrack’s comments did not address the U.S.’ 2019 recognition of the Golan Heights as sovereign Israeli territory&nbsp;— a decision made by President Donald Trump during his first... <a href="">Read More</a>

New ADL study: One antisemitism education lesson reduces belief in anti-Jewish conspiracy theories

One 45-minute lesson on contemporary antisemitism can meaningfully cut teenagers’ belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories, according to a new study by the Anti-Defamation League.&nbsp; The study evaluated 372 middle and high school students across nine schools in a North Carolina school district between September and November 2025, finding that students who received the lesson, titled... <a href="">Read More</a>