Ron Dermer, who had earlier said Israel would allow in Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, echoes government reasoning for barring pair; claims no basis for questioning Israel's openness

The American Jewish Committee has 34 offices and ties with 37 Jewish organizations. While fighting anti-Semitism, its new head wants to bring the Jewish world closer together

Ambassador Ron Dermer in off record speech notes gaps in support for Jewish state between Republicans and Democrats

13 spots submitted to AJC gathering in Washington show field united on combating right-wing extremism, but divided in interpretations of US-Israel alliance

Group from both parties will work to bring blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat white supremacist ideology and actions

In comments made last month but broadcast Monday, PM tells US Jewish leaders that some in region see Israel as an 'indispensable ally in standing up to Iranian aggression'

He ran the American Jewish Committee's liberal publication from its inception in 1973 until it's demise in the Regan era, also authored or edited eight books

Secretary general of the Muslim World League will join American Jewish Committee head at 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Contributions by Lily Safra and French billionaire owner of L’Oreal, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, account for 17% of overall donations to iconic cathedral