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US Jewish leader, Israel advocate Abe Foxman dies at 86

US Jewish leader, Israel advocate Abe Foxman dies at 86

Summary

Abe Foxman, a longtime leader who defended Jewish people and Israel in the United States, has died at age 86. He led the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for 28 years and worked closely with US presidents and world leaders on issues of anti-Semitism and Israel. Foxman remained active in supporting Israel, especially during conflicts like the war on Gaza and the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Key Facts

  • Abe Foxman died at the age of 86.
  • He led the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a group against hate, from 1987 to 2015.
  • Foxman was a Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for Jewish people and Israel.
  • He advised US presidents and other world leaders on Jewish issues.
  • Foxman supported Israel’s actions in the Gaza conflict, while urging care to avoid harming civilians.
  • He praised President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for their stance against Iran.
  • Foxman criticized politicians who made refusing money from the pro-Israel lobby (AIPAC) a moral test.
  • He warned about growing anti-Semitism in the US and expressed concern over declining support for Israel in American media and politics.
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