Jewish organizations show wall-to-wall support for Israel’s strike on Iran
Groups voice ‘unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel’ and call for strong global support in the face of Iran’s nuclear threat
Zev Stub is the Times of Israel's Diaspora Affairs correspondent.

Jewish organizations from across the spectrum came out in strong support of Israel following the launch of its preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities early Friday morning.
After long years of warnings about Iran’s nuclear program and intensive preparations, Israel’s offensive against the Islamic Republic struck nuclear sites, military facilities, missile bases and senior leadership, with startling success in the first wave of attacks.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) sent a message of strong support for the mission, saying that “Israel’s action to cripple Iran’s nuclear program is a service to all civilized people.”
“America must stand with our ally at this critical moment as it takes action to protect its families and the world from a nuclear-capable Iran,” the pro-Israel lobbying group said in a statement. “The Administration and Congress should ensure that Israel has the resources and support needed to defend itself from any Iranian response.”
On its X account, AIPAC thanked numerous political figures who showed support for Israel’s operation, including House Speaker Mike Johnson; senators Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott, John Boozman, James Lankford, Jim Banks, Steve Daines, John Thune, Jim Risch, Bill Hagerty and Jon Husted; House Representatives Elise Stefanik, Josh Gottheimer, Nancy Mace, Don Bacon, Michael Guest, Mark Harris; and others.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said in a statement that the attack was an act of self-defense, noting that it follows decades of Iranian violations confirmed by the UN nuclear watchdog of its nonproliferation commitments.
“A nuclear-armed Iran would pose an existential and grave threat to Israel, the region, the global community, and as demonstrated on many occasions, a lethal threat to Diaspora Jewry,” the ADL said on X.

The Jewish Federations of North America, an umbrella organization representing 350 communities across the US, said in a statement that it stands “in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel — as we have throughout our shared history — praying for their immediate safety, strength, and well-being, and for the protection of future generations to come as Israel defends itself from Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and other threats posed by the Iranian regime.”
The UJA Federation of NY, one of the country’s largest Jewish philanthropies, offered a similar message in a separate independent statement. “Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Israel as they once again seek shelter from the threat of incoming fire,” the organization said. “We stand with Israel as it takes all necessary and justified action to defend and protect its citizens in the face of this mounting peril — and to ensure its survival.”
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) announced that “We stand with Israel in its right to self-defense and in anticipation of any Iranian military or proxy response,” in a statement on X.
In a statement by the Democratic Majority for Israel, the advocacy group’s President and CEO Brian Romick called on the US to support Israel.
“We urge President Trump to give Israel all of the necessary support, resources, and assets to protect its citizens,” Romick wrote. “It is essential that the President and all American government officials send a clear, unambiguous public message that in the event of a counterattack, America has Israel’s back unconditionally.”

At the Jewish Agency in Jerusalem, Chairman Doron Almog said, “The entire Jewish world is joining forces in the struggle to shape the future, not only in Israel and the Middle East — but throughout the world, strengthening Israel in this historic hour.”
He said the Jewish Agency has opened a situation room in Jerusalem to closely monitor and assist Jewish populations around the world.
“The embrace from Jewish communities worldwide is strongly felt and reminds us that the partnership we have built is deep and enduring,” added Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton. “This is not just support, this is true mutual responsibility between the Jewish people wherever they live.”
Among religious groups, the Orthodox Union called on constituents to pray for the safety and security of Israel, the success of the IDF, and “for a true and final end to the evil Iranian regime’s ability to sow terror and destruction in and around Israel and the world.”
The Chabad movement, the ultra-Orthodox Agudath Israel, and representatives of the Reform and Conservative movements also issued prayers for Israel’s safety and success.
The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, called on Jewish communities to stay on high alert and strengthen security measures.
“While there is currently no credible or specific threat against the Jewish community, this development occurs amid an already intensified threat environment,” SCN noted.

European support
Across the Atlantic, the European Jewish Congress said on X that its thoughts and prayers are with Israel, adding that “no people and no country can stand by when its sworn enemy is not only pledged to destroy its very existence but also possesses the nuclear capacity to carry out its threat.”
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, currently visiting Israel, offered a prayerful call for victory.
“As Israel confronts her enemies yet again, we turn Heavenwards with prayers for peace and security: “Behold the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps!” (Psalm 121),” he posted on X, adding “Am Yisrael Hai,” a traditional declaration of Jewish strength.
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