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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…

acMarch 20, 2025

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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…

acMarch 18, 2025

Press Mentions

NEW YORK POST: American Jewish Congress touts Cuomo, rips Lander, Mamdani in race for NYC mayor

Published originally in the New York Post. One of the most prominent national Jewish advocacy…

acMarch 12, 2025

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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,…

acMarch 11, 2025

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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…

acFebruary 28, 2025

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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…

acFebruary 26, 2025

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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…

acFebruary 22, 2025

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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…

acFebruary 15, 2025

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PRESS RELEASE: Three Freed, Too Many Still Held

February 8, 2025, New York, NY – The American Jewish Congress welcomes with great joy…

acFebruary 8, 2025

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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…

acFebruary 7, 2025

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PRESS RELEASE: Horrific Footage from the Third Hostage Release

January 30, 2025, New York, NY - The American Jewish Congress is relieved and overjoyed…

acJanuary 30, 2025

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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…

acJanuary 25, 2025

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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…

acJanuary 23, 2025

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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,…

acJanuary 19, 2025

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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…

acJanuary 15, 2025

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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…

acJanuary 10, 2025

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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…

acJanuary 3, 2025

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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…

acDecember 31, 2024

Statements

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…

acDecember 9, 2024

Op-eds

DANIEL ROSEN: What SUNY can teach the Ivy League about curbing antisemitism

By Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in the Boston Globe. …

acDecember 2, 2024