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Israeli American Council leads nationwide protests against controversial Gaza documentary 'NAZA'

Pro-Israel groups are protesting screenings of 'NAZA' across the US, accusing the documentary of presenting a distorted account of the Gaza war and demanding additional context.

Pro-Israel activists hold signs highlighting the October 7 Hamas attacks during an Israeli American Council (IAC) protest against screenings of the documentary NAZA in the US.
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening

 Elan S. Carr

Israeli-American Council CEO Elan Carr to conclude term in September

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce


Miriam Adelson honored by IAC with Defender of Am Yisrael award in Los Angeles

The Israeli-American Council presented Adelson with its lifetime achievement honor at a Beverly Hills gala marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

IAC Chairman Emeritus Shawn Evenhaim presents the Defender of Am Yisrael Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Miriam Adelson, alongside former hostage Bar Kuperstein and IAC CEO Elan S. Carr.

Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel

The Israeli-American Council said 27 events in 21 communities were taking place from April 23 to May 3.

The  Israeli-American Council Celebrate Israel festivals marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day in April 2026.

IAC calls Oprah’s Bondi attack response 'misguided,' says it ignores targeting of Jews

"My heart breaks for the victims, their families and loved ones, and all you Aussies,” Winfrey wrote.

Oprah Winfrey greets the audience during the opening show of Oprah 'In Conversation' Australia 2025 tour at ICC Sydney Theatre on December 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

WATCH: 'F*k Jews, BDS:' IAC headquarters vandalized with Nazi symbols

This was not the only graffiti in the area, with "F*k Jews, BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions)" scrawled on the Highway 101 freeway entrance, and additional swastikas spotted in the vicinity.

"F*k Jews, BDS" with a swastika grafftied at the Israeli-American Council (IAC) national headquarters.

From microplastics to antisemitism, San Diego teens tackle IAC’s Eitanim Innovation Challenge

Eitanim is a program for middle and high school students that pairs American-Jewish and Israeli-American teens with adult mentors in technology, business, and engineering.

 These San Diego students won second place in the IAC Eitanim high school competition for inventing an AI-driven platform that identifies antisemitic content in high school and college classrooms.

Israeli-American Council joins major Jewish group coalition Conference of Presidents

The Israeli-American community and advocacy group joins 48 other longstanding Jewish civil society, political, and religious organizations under the COP umbrella.

 AN AUDIENCE MEMBER waves Israeli and American flags at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Florida.

Brett McGurk at IAC: White House disagrees war with Lebanon is best way to return Israelis home

McGurk addressed recent media reports swirling about new deals on the table and the Biden administration's doubt in reaching a ceasefire before the end of Biden's presidency. 

 US envoy Brett McGurk in Bayan, Kuwait February 13, 2018

Key moments and highlights from the Israeli-American Council Summit 2024

Keep up with the latest news from the Israeli American Council National Summit 2024.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

Israeli-American Council summit attendees, Michael Oren, Esther Panitch, anticipate Trump’s speech

Trump will be addressing the summit on Thursday night following meetings with Jewish leaders in the capital. 

 AN AUDIENCE MEMBER waves Israeli and American flags at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Florida.

Eyes of the Jewish world on Harris and Walz as DNC unfolds - editorial

As the DNC begins, Harris and Walz must affirm their commitment to Israel while addressing the growing divide within the party over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

 U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.