Throughout the 11 days of conflict between Israel and Hamas, ADL staff mobilized to respond to the conflict, and the global antisemitism that ensued.

ADL issued several statements expressing support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas rocket attacks, and mourning the innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives lost.

ADL also condemned the violent episodes of attempted lynching, rioting and looting that took place within a number of “mixed” Israeli Arab and Israeli Jewish cities, and commended Israeli President Rivlin’s leadership on the issue. 

ADL also tracked and reacted to antisemitism around the world and in the US related to the conflict.

We published a series of conflict related blogs and op-eds, including:

In addition, the International Affairs Committee held two special briefings on the conflict. The first, with Israeli journalist Barak Ravid, provided an overview of the events which led up to the conflict, as well as the violence that occurred between Israeli Jews and Arabs in mixed Israeli cities.

The second, with Ambassador Dennis Ross of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, examined how the conflict played out both in the region and in diplomatic channels, and suggestions for bridge-building approaches Israel and the Palestinians could take following the ceasefire. Both briefings also featured updates and analysis for International Affairs staff about the impact of the conflict on Jewish communities around the world.

ADL also published several blogs about the rise in global antisemitism related to the conflict, including:

Israel & Broader Middle East

As part of this year’s Virtual National Leadership Summit, ADL presented Israeli President Reuven Rivlin with the ADL Distinguished Leadership Award, which recognizes world leaders committed to achieving peace and democracy on the global stage. Prior recipients have included U.S. Ambassador Madeleine Albright, French President Jacques Chirac, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and President Rivlin’s predecessor, Israeli President Shimon Peres.

ADL mourned 19-year-old Israeli student Yehuda Guetta, who died of injuries he sustained in a drive-by shooting terrorist attack in the West Bank.

ADL condemned Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King, a far-right Kahanist extremist, who said he wished a Palestinian activist had been shot in the head.

ADL welcomed the Biden Administration's decision to reopen the US Consulate in Jerusalem which provides services to Palestinians.

ADL celebrated the anniversary of Operation Solomon when Israel rescued 15,000 Ethiopian Jews escaping political turmoil.

Europe

ADL condemned Turkish President Erdogan's antisemitic claim that Israeli Jews "only are satisfied by sucking [Palestinian] blood,” and thanked the US State Department for its public condemnation.

Austria’s decision to ban Hezbollah in its entirety was welcomed.

ADL expressed appreciation for the German government’s decision to ban the Islamist group Ansaar International, which had funneled money to Hamas.

The Dutch Parliament's vote to protect Brit Milah — Jewish ritual circumcision — was welcomed.

ADL spoke to Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner Dr. Felix Klein, and stressed concern for the emerging additional security needs for Jewish communities in light of the Israel crisis.

ADL delivered two Managing Implicit Bias trainings to 45 people in Berlin in partnership with the Berlin Political Education Department.

Latin America

ADL conducted consultations with Jewish communities in Latin America, including Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Mexico and Costa Rica, to gauge the impact of the anti-Israel marches in the wake of anti-Israel demonstrations in various cities, and to document incidents of vandalism, harassment and assault.

ADL increased efforts to publish Spanish language material to reach audiences in Latin America, Spain and the US, including using a Spanish language Twitter handle as well as a newly created Facebook account. 

ADL spokespeople conducted Spanish-language interviews related to the rise in antisemitism on TV, in print and on the radio with media outlets in the US, Latin America and Spain.

ADL conducted a webinar on the Pyramid of Hate for educators and experts from a network of Holocaust and Jewish Museums in Latin America.

ADL participated in a series of Spanish language webinars on the 60th Anniversary of the Eichmann Trial, hosted by the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires.

Global and Communal 

In response to the rise in global antisemitism related to the conflict in Israel, ADL published a running list of antisemitic incidents around the world.

ADL condemned Pakistan’s Foreign Minister for claiming on CNN that Israel has "deep pockets" and "they control media," and called on him to apologize for making antisemitic remarks.