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Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

The voices have included both progressive Jewish groups that regularly inveigh against right-wing policies and, increasingly, mainstream groups that say they represent American Jews.

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.
A billboard in Times Square calls for the release of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza. (Screenshot)

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue

 Columbia's gates were closed to ID holders the week of University President Minouche Shafik's testimony in Congress.

AJC says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest


GRAPEVINE: No vacancy

Benji Lovitt performing stand up comedy at "Funny Monday"

Diaspora-Israel rift lurks in background of AJC convention

As with many events involving major US Jewish organizations, there is an undercurrent of concern regarding the relationship between Israel and its brethren living abroad.

israel flag over valley

Netanyahu: If you stand with Trump on North Korea, oppose a nuclear Iran

“I think the entire world, as we do, prays for the success of this effort.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the AJC Global Forum, June 10, 2018

‘We’re family,’ Rivlin tells AJC Global Forum leaders in Jerusalem

President Rivlin stressed the need for unity between the "tribes" of Israel and the diaspora.

President Reuven Rivlin (center) meets members of the AJC Global Forum, June 10th, 2018.