International Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Show Support
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Hundreds of international Christian leaders have arrived in Israel to show support and counter negative narratives. Participants, including an associate of Martin Luther King Jr., criticized groups like Black Lives Matter and urged objective research into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- Hundreds of international Christian leaders arrived in Israel to show support and counter negative narratives.
- Dr. Stevens denounced Black Lives Matter as a "scam" and urged objective research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Dr. Benjamin Chevis's determined journey to join the delegation symbolized overcoming obstacles.
- Ambassador Dick thanked Christian supporters and warned of global extremism targeting Jews and Israel.
- Dr. Benjamin Shaevs called delegates to use media to counter biased reporting on Israel.
Hundreds of Christian leaders have arrived in Israel as part of an international delegation aimed at strengthening the country. Benjamin Shaevs, seeks to counter what they describe as false narratives and media bias surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dr. Stevens, a participant, strongly criticized organizations like Black Lives Matter, calling it a "scam and humiliation" that attempts to co-opt other movements and impose its narrative on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He urged young people to conduct independent research and stated that there is a full theological, moral, and biblical justification for standing with Israel, distinguishing the conflict as being against Hamas, not Palestinians.
Dr. Benjamin Chevis shared his personal journey to join the delegation, overcoming significant logistical and technical challenges that threatened to prevent his participation. His perseverance was highlighted as a symbol of determination in reaching the Holy Land. He warned of a global crisis involving the loss of minorities in the Middle East and the erosion of self-confidence and identity in the West, cautioning against a "culture of blame."
Dick also drew parallels between extremism on the left, far-right, and radical Islam, noting their shared focus on targeting Jews and Israel. He shared his family's story of fleeing Jaffa in 1948 and his grandfather's choice to take responsibility rather than dwell on victimhood, eventually returning to his homeland and finding support from Jewish friends.
Dr. Benjamin Shaevs, who is on his fourth visit to Israel, emphasized the importance of continuing Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, particularly his commitment to inclusion. He called on the delegates to use their media platforms and writing to accurately reflect their experiences in Israel and to become a strong voice for change in global public consciousness. Future plans include a larger delegation of 5,000 people next year, with Pastor Dumisani Washington and his wife Valerie expressing a commitment to acting for the protection of Jews worldwide, drawing from their own historical experiences of persecution.
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