Friends of Zion

Dr. Mike Evans leads October 7 solidarity gathering in Jerusalem

More than 2,000 people from 123 countries attended the Friends of Zion event, which featured released hostages, bereaved families and Christian and Jewish leaders.

“This evening is much more than an event. It is a message to the world: Israel and the Jewish people are not alone,” Dr Mike Evans
Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel, spoke in Jerusalem, three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre.

‘This is war’: Sylvan Adams warns of global campaign against Israel

Pastor Mike Evans of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center speaks to more than 1,000 Christian  influencers on a delegation organized by his group and the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Dec. 3, 2025.

Historic 24-hour Oct. 7 Christian prayer gathering shows Israel is not alone - opinion

Diplomatic Conference

The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem


FoZ founder says he intends to speak with Trump over Somaliland recognition at award ceremony

During the ceremony, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi recieved the Friends of Zion Award in honor of the opening of the country's new embassy in Jerusalem.

Friends of Zion Founder Dr. Mike Evans (L) and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (R) during Friends of Zion award ceremony, June 21, 2026.

Friends of Zion launches billboard campaign across Israel thanking God, Donald Trump, for Iran ops.

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, said the campaign intends to express gratitude for the “historic moment” in the Middle East.

People walk past a sign reading “Thank you God & Donald Trump” in Tel Aviv, March 10, 2026.

From biblical Shiloh, Christian leaders urge Trump, Vance to stand firm with Israel

Dr. Mike Evans stressed Israel's historical and faith-based claim to Judea and Samaria and urged the White House to stand with Israel on the territory.

Dr. Evans delivers a public appeal in Shiloh in front of Christian leaders

‘Thank God, thank the soldiers’: Former hostages move Christian leaders at Nova site

Largest Christian delegation ever to visit Israel opens FOZ Ambassadors Summit at massacre scene and Mount Herzl

Members of Christian delegation visit Nova site and Mount Herzl

Over 1,000 people, the largest-ever US evangelical delegation set to visit Israel, FOZ says

About 1,000 pastors and influencers will attend a weeklong training and solidarity visit starting December 2.

PASAGES STUDENTS attend a rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

'The pulpit must speak louder than the propaganda': FOZ mobilizes pastors to back Israel

Over 250 million Christians join a global call led by Dr. Mike Evans and FOZ to honor October 7 victims and stand against rising antisemitism.

Dr. Mike Evans Founder, Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem

Dr. Mike Evans urges global fight against antisemitism at 'Post' Diplomatic Conference

Founder of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center urges global action against antisemitism, praises Israel, and announces December delegation

Dr. Mike Evans Founder, Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem

Friends of Zion's Kimhi to 'Post': Charlie Kirk award to go to young Israel ambassadors

Nir Kimhi discusses the importance of Christian Zionist support for Israel and unveils an award in Charlie Kirk’s memory at the FOZ Diplomatic Conference.

At The Jerusalem Post’s Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion (FOZ) media center in Jerusalem, the organization’s Israel director, Nir Kimhi, discussed the importance of the relationships of Christian Zionists and the State of Israel on September 16th, 2025.

FOZ launches annual Charlie Kirk Award, invites public to nominate first honoree

Mike Evans will inaugurate the Charlie Kirk Award for emerging pro-Israel leaders, with public nominations opening ahead of The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

Charlie Kirk debating pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Washington, Seattle, May 7, 2024.

Trump ally Mike Evans: Ceasefire an opportunity to stop Iran, make peace with Saudis - interview

"Israel has been very successful during this war," said Evans, the founder of the Friends of Zion and the Jerusalem Prayer Team.

 Trump with Evans next to him