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0 Politics Israel

Things Worth Remembering: Mr. Biden, This Is How You Defend Israel

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 29 Sep

Douglas Murray’s column revisits Daniel Patrick Moynihan's powerful 1975 speech at the United Nations, where Moynihan adamantly defended Israel against accusations of racism following the infamous Zionism-is-racism resolution.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu promises to fight on in Lebanon and Gaza and to ‘reach’ inside Iran as US scrambles for ceasefire

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Sep

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel's commitment to continue military operations in Gaza and Lebanon and to potentially target Iran, despite U.S. efforts to establish a ceasefire.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu, blasting UN as antisemitic, offers vision for peace rooted in Saudi deal

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 27 Sep

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, denounced the organization as inherently antisemitic while advocating for a Middle East peace plan anchored in a potential normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At the UN General Assembly: Jason Isaacson Highlights Israel's Challenges and the Fight Against Antisemitism

People of the Pod · 26 Sep

AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson discusses Israel's defensive operations against Hezbollah and Iran, and the persistent challenge of global antisemitism at the UN General Assembly.

0 Politics Antisemitism

One year later, why can’t the UN lay blame for Oct. 7 where it belongs?

Ted Deutch in Forward · 20 Sep

As the U.N. General Assembly convenes, Ted Deutch criticizes the international body's failure to condemn Hamas for the atrocities committed on October 7th, which marked the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.

0 Politics Antisemitism

UN has been captured by enemies of democracy

Stephen Pollard in Jewish Chronicle · 5 Mar

UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently highlighted the UN Security Council's deadlock over issues like Gaza and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for serious reform within the Council due to its inability to act effectively, primarily due to veto powers.

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What the UN Needs To Do To Stop Iranian and Russian Aggression

People of the Pod · 21 Sep 2023

Simone Rodan Benzaquen, Managing Director of AJC Europe, discusses AJC's diplomatic efforts at the United Nations General Assembly.

0 Holidays Politics

Unholy Live: Diplomatic Salon

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 23 Sep 2022

With Rosh Hashanah approaching and yet another Israeli election on the horizon, there is much speculation about whether this will be the final round after a series of repeated elections.

0 Communities Politics

AJC Passport: The World Comes to New York

People of the Pod · 21 Sep 2018

Every year during the UN General Assembly in New York City, world leaders accumulate unpaid parking tickets, but for AJC (American Jewish Committee), this event offers a unique chance to advocate for global Jewish interests.