Christian pastors, influencers join 1,000-strong Israel mission backing Jewish state, fighting antisemitism

A delegation of 1,000 U.S. Christian pastors and influencers visited Israel as part of a Friends of Zion initiative in partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The trip, the largest of its kind, aims to train participants to become unofficial ambassadors for Israel and combat antisemitism in their communities. Friends of Zion founder Dr. Mike Evans stated that Evangelical Zionists are key allies in countering antisemitism, which he believes is a growing threat. The delegation members were vetted and pledged solidarity with the Jewish people. The initiative, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeks to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance, which is considered central to the mission of groups like the National Faith Advisory Board.

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