Israel's Foreign Minister Meets Over 1,000 Christian Leaders at Jerusalem Summit
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with over 1,000 Christian leaders from 117 countries at the "Friends of Zion" summit in Jerusalem on October 6, 2026. Sa'ar stated that Israeli soldiers are on the front lines against terror and that global partners support Israel's fight for truth. The summit, which includes young leaders, aims to educate them about Israel and the impact of the October 7th attacks. Attendees will meet with survivors, hostages' families, and Israeli officials.
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- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met over 1,000 Christian leaders from 117 countries in Jerusalem.
- Sa'ar stated Israeli soldiers defend the civilized world and international partners support Israel's fight for truth.
- The "Friends of Zion" summit aims to educate young leaders about Israel and the October 7th attacks.
- The summit includes meetings with attack survivors, released hostages, and relatives of the deceased.
- Attendees will also meet with Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.
Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, met with over 1,000 Christian leaders on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Jerusalem. The leaders were attending a summit hosted by the organization "Friends of Zion." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on the meeting. Sa'ar addressed the attendees, stating that the Israeli military is defending the civilized world from terrorism and that international partners support Israel's fight for truth. He emphasized that the summit participants stand united in their support for Israel and Zion.
According to the event organizers, delegates from 117 countries traveled to Jerusalem for the summit, with approximately 300 participants being under the age of 30. This is the second time the annual forum has been held in Jerusalem, with official support from Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The summit is scheduled to conclude on October 11.
Mike Evans, the summit's founder and a Christian evangelist, highlighted the importance of the younger generation of leaders experiencing Israel firsthand and interacting with survivors of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. That attack resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities. The summit's agenda includes meetings with released hostages, attack survivors, and relatives of those killed. Participants will also meet with Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and other officials.
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