Global Christian Leaders Convene in Israel to Launch Major Campaign Against Rising Antisemitism

More than a thousand pastors and Christian influencers from around the world have gathered in Israel for an unprecedented summit that seeks to strengthen evangelical support for the Jewish people, confront the rise of antisemitism, and launch a global initiative aimed at teaching a biblical understanding of Israel to churches worldwide.

The summit has brought together church leaders, ministry heads, and social media influencers from multiple countries for several days of meetings, teaching sessions, and visits to key historical and contemporary sites in Israel. Organizers describe the event as the largest of its kind in modern Israel, with delegates drawn from a wide spectrum of evangelical traditions.

Participants have traveled to locations associated with both biblical history and current conflict, including communities affected by terrorism and areas along Israel’s borders. These visits are designed to give pastors first-hand insight into the security, social, and spiritual challenges facing Israelis and local Christian communities.

For the first time, Israeli officials have entered into a structured partnership with a group of strategic pastors, commissioning them as ambassadors tasked with countering antisemitism and educating younger generations about the historic and spiritual connection between Christians and the Jewish people.

The collaboration includes plans for ongoing briefings, joint initiatives, and coordinated communication efforts aimed at churches and Christian media outlets. Government representatives have emphasized the importance of evangelical solidarity at a time when public opinion on Israel is deeply polarized in many countries.

A major focus of the summit is the theological debate within parts of the global church over the place of Israel in God’s purposes. Speakers have warned that a growing number of younger Christians are questioning or rejecting the idea that God’s covenant with the Jewish people remains significant.

In response, the summit is promoting teaching that explicitly rejects “replacement theology,” the view that the church has permanently superseded Israel in God’s plan. Organizers argue that this theology has historically fueled hostility toward Jews and can contribute to modern forms of antisemitism.

As a central outcome of the gathering, leaders announced a multi-year educational campaign that will provide a structured Bible curriculum on Israel for pastors and congregations across the world. The goal is to reach up to a million pastors and their churches through conferences, digital platforms, and church-based training programs.

The curriculum is expected to cover biblical covenants, the historical role of Israel, the relationship between Old and New Testament teaching on the Jewish people, and the ethical implications of Christian attitudes toward Jews today. Organizers say the program will be translated into multiple languages and adapted for diverse cultural contexts.

Confronting Rising Antisemitism Worldwide

Throughout the summit, speakers have highlighted an alarming increase in antisemitic incidents in universities, city streets, and online spaces. They point to harassment of Jewish students, vandalism of synagogues, and violent attacks in various regions as evidence that antisemitism is again becoming a mainstream force.

Christian leaders at the event are calling on churches to speak clearly against all forms of hatred toward Jews, whether religious, ethnic, or political in nature. They argue that Christians have a particular responsibility to confront antisemitism because of the long and often tragic history between the church and the Jewish people.

Israeli government representatives and community leaders have welcomed the summit, stressing that visible international Christian support has practical and psychological significance during times of heightened tension. They note that visiting pastors often return home as advocates who can help shape public debate and counter misinformation.

Local Christian communities in Israel have also engaged with the visiting leaders, sharing their experiences as minorities living amid religious, ethnic, and political fault lines. These encounters have underscored both the shared faith and the differing daily realities of believers in Israel and those abroad.

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