500 Global Leaders Visit Samaria to Express Solidarity with Israel
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Around 500 international leaders and pastors visited the Samaria region to show solidarity with Israel, representing over 110 million people. The visit, organized by "Friends of Israel" and the Foreign Ministry, occurred three years after the October 7th attacks. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan stressed the region's strategic importance, while international participants affirmed their support for Israel and its settlers. The delegation aimed to counter misinformation and strengthen international backing for Israel.
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- 500 international leaders and pastors visited Samaria to express solidarity with Israel.
- The delegation represented over 110 million people from the US, Canada, and other countries.
- The visit coincided with the three-year commemoration of the October 7th attacks.
- Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, highlighted the region's strategic importance.
- International participants affirmed their support for Israel and its settlers.
- The visit was organized by "Friends of Israel" in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry.
Approximately 500 senior leaders and pastors from the United States and around the world, representing 110 million people, toured the Samaria region of Israel. The visit, which included participants from countries such as Canada, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Argentina, was organized by the "Friends of Israel" organization in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation aimed to express solidarity with Israel and its settlements in Judea and Samaria, particularly in the context of the three-year mark since the October 7th attacks.
During a viewpoint observation in Peduel, Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, addressed the group. He emphasized the strategic and historical importance of Samaria for Israel's security and urged the leaders to share the truth about Israel with their communities. Dagan also thanked Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar for his work in public diplomacy and building international support.
Pastors and leaders from organizations like Eagle Wings, led by Bishop Robert Sterns, were present. Ken Hanson, a member of Eagle Wings' senior leadership, stated that millions of Christians stand with the people of Judea and Samaria, assuring them they are not alone. Noga Caspi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' public diplomacy division highlighted the significance of the visit given the current challenges, underscoring the vital role of the region in Israel's defense and thanking the visitors for their unwavering friendship and solidarity.
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