Abraham H. Foxman, a longtime leader of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a Holocaust survivor, dies at 86, according to multiple news outlets and the ADL. Foxman served as the ADL’s national director for nearly three decades, and was described as a prominent advocate against antisemitism and other forms of prejudice. Several reports say he helped raise the ADL’s public profile and cultivated relationships with major political and religious leaders. The New York Times reports that during his tenure he met with Pope John Paul II and had access to U.S. presidents and international leaders. Other outlets similarly characterize him as an influential figure within the U.S. Jewish community, including advocacy on behalf of American Jews. Al Jazeera notes that Israeli officials praised him, while the Washington Post describes him as building the ADL into a widely known watchdog. CBS News reports that the ADL statement mourns his death but does not provide details on the location or timing. Across coverage, Foxman’s death is presented as a significant loss to the ADL and to efforts to combat hate and discrimination.