Agudath Israel of America commends the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for voting today in favor of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump’s nominee for Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Agudath Israel urges the full Senate to act swiftly to confirm the nomination and allow the Ambassador-designate to promptly assume his responsibilities.
Ambassador-designate Kaploun is well known as a successful businessman who has been deeply involved in Jewish issues and a variety of charitable causes in his home state of Florida and beyond. Since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, antisemitism has escalated at an alarming rate across the globe. Ambassador-designate Kaploun has spoken out about this scourge and we are confident he will carry out his new responsibilities with dedication and distinction.
“Agudath Israel has long supported the creation and elevation of this important position,” said Rabbi A. D. Motzen, Agudath Israel’s National Director of Government Affairs. “The fight against antisemitism is never-ending, and particularly critical at a time when we are witnessing open and increasing attacks against Jews in foreign countries. We urge expeditious Senate consideration, and we look forward to working closely and cooperatively with this Special Envoy as we have with all of his predecessors.”