Friends of Zion

He was just a plumber. Then he helped save a plane full of passengers - opinion

Yaniv Hayoun's story became part of a larger message to the world: even in the face of terror, courage can prevail, hope can endure, and no one should have to stand alone.

Yaniv Hayoun, hero of the flydubai incident, is seen alongside Dr. Mike Evans, at the Friends of Zion museum in Jerusalem.
Participants gather for the international October 7 memorial at Jerusalem’s Southern Wall during the Friends of Zion Ambassador Summit.

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

Mike Evans, Founder, Friends of Zion

FOZ’s Mike Evans calls for ‘moral clarity’ in Israel’s global media war at diplomatic conference

“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

Dr. Mike Evans leads October 7 solidarity gathering in Jerusalem


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

“The world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism, was back with a vengeance, although the sad reality is that it had never really left,” he said.

Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel, spoke in Jerusalem, three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre.

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

Three years after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, Christians from around the world will unite to remember the victims, pray for Israel and the Jewish people, and demonstrate they are not alone.

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.

The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Heads of state, senior diplomats, business executives, and thought leaders will gather at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference to discuss the forces reshaping Israel, the region, and the world.

Diplomatic Conference

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