US Jewish leader, Israel advocate Abe Foxman dies at 86

Abraham "Abe" Foxman, a prominent Jewish American leader and Israel defender, has died at 86. He led the Anti-Defamation League for 28 years, shaping the conversation around Israel and anti-Semitism in the US. Foxman was a Holocaust survivor and a longtime adviser to US presidents and world leaders, helping build the modern liberal era of America. He remained a staunch supporter of Israel and defended its conduct during the war on Gaza, calling for humanitarian aid to lessen civilian losses.