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The Focus Project

The Focus Project is a consensus initiative of major American Jewish organizations that provides crucial news, talking points and background content about issues affecting Israel and the Jewish people, including antisemitism, anti-Zionism and relevant events in the Middle East. Click here to receive weekly talking points from The Focus Project.
Hugging Bedouin Rescuer
The Wire
Honoring bravery in the face of terrorism
The heroes of Israel mirror the nation’s vibrant diversity, embodying courage and resilience that transcend religious, ethnic and cultural boundaries.
Jan. 5, 2024
The Focus Project
Israeli special forces conduct searches at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Nov. 15, 2023. Credit: IDF.
The Wire
Rejecting misconceptions of the Hamas-Israel war
The IDF follows specific rules of engagement to avoid civilian casualties—a challenge made almost impossible as terrorist infrastructure is embedded in and under residential buildings, schools, mosques and hospitals.
Dec. 29, 2023
The Focus Project
Israeli troops operating in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Dec. 20, 2023. Credit: IDF.
The Wire
Conflicting narratives and consequences of the Hamas war target Israel
Troubling survey headlines reveal a very negative picture about the perceptions of younger Americans.
Dec. 22, 2023
The Focus Project
Protest for Release of Hostages, Sex Crimes
The Wire
Anti-Jewish hatred surges amid university backlash
Meanwhile, families, friends and others continue to advocate for the release of those hostages still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Focus Project
Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza hold a press conference in Tel Aviv, Nov. 29, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.
The Wire
Chanukah: Flames of hope burn during another dark time for Jews
As Golda Meir stated: “If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel.”
Dec. 8, 2023
The Focus Project
Israelis place teddy bears in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square to call for the release of more than 200 hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS.
The Wire
Hope and silence: Hostages return home, feminists ignore Hamas rape
By failing to stand up for the rights of Jewish women and children who suffer, feminist groups worldwide are perpetuating a shocking double standard and display unconscionable discrimination.
Dec. 1, 2023
The Focus Project
March for Israel
The Wire
Giving thanks for support and solidarity: Friends of Jews and Israel stand strong together
In the United States, entire relief operations formed virtually overnight.
Nov. 24, 2023
The Focus Project
Former Sen. Ben Sasse
The Wire
Strong leadership can fight anti-Jewish hatred with words and actions
In the face of rising antisemitism, leaders bear the serious responsibility to not only vocalize solidarity but to actively contribute to the safety and well-being of the Jewish community.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Focus Project
University of California, Santa Barbara
The Wire
‘From the river to the sea’ … false words as weapons
Devious rhetoric incites violence. We are living in a world where there no longer is one set of facts.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Focus Project
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