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African American Christian Delegation Fulfills Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 Israel Visit Dream
Hundreds of African American and African Christian clergy and members arrived in Israel, fulfilling a 1967 pilgrimage plan by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that was never realized due to the Six-Day War and King's assassination.
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What happened
- 01Hundreds of African American and African Christian delegates arrived in Israel, fulfilling a 1967 pilgrimage dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- 02The Black Christian Council for Israel organized the delegation, aiming to make such visits a tradition.
- 03The trip was originally planned for 1967 but was postponed due to the Six-Day War and King's assassination.
- 04Delegates met with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and participated in Sigd holiday celebrations.
- 05Leaders emphasized solidarity with Israel against rising antisemitism and historical Black-Jewish community ties.
- 06Dr. King visited Israel in 1959 but never the State of Israel, and his 1967 plans were revealed via FBI wiretap.
The Black Christian Council for Israel, leading the delegation, aims to make such visits a tradition. The group met with Israeli officials and participated in holiday celebrations, emphasizing solidarity against rising antisemitism and highlighting historical ties between the Black and Jewish communities.
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