Friends of Zion

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

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

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

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

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

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


Israeli GPO pleads for media integrity, ethical reporting from foreign press

Featured speakers included members of the Israeli government, the international press, and families of hostages.

Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, deputy CEO of strategy and innovation at the Jerusalem Post Group, moderates a panel discussion at the GPO-FOZ event, Jan. 29, 2024.

Iran is trying to distract the world from its nuclear program – Evangelical leader

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post’s Israel Summit, Dr. Mike Evans, Founder and Chairman of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center, described October 7 as a preemptive attack on the State of Israel by Iran.

 Dr. Mike Evans, Founder and Chairman of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center

Liberian president gets Friends of Zion Award, eyes Jerusalem embassy

In accepting the award, Weah said, “The friendship between Israel and Liberia is not confined to mere words. I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside other world leaders and diplomats..."

 Israeli and Liberian Presidents discuss embassy move, July 4 2023

Grapevine May 5, 2023: A document of inspiration

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 DR. ROBERT JEFFRESS, flanked by Nir Kimhi (left) and Daniel Voicek, CEO of the Friends of Zion Museum.

Putin to receive 'Friends of Zion Award' in Jerusalem

The award, commissioned by Israel's ninth president Shimon Peres, will be presented to Putin on behalf of the Russian republic, which saved scores of Jewish people during World War II.

Vladimir Putin and a cityscape of Tel Aviv

Texas governor receives Friend of Zion award for support, advocacy

The award by the Friends of Zion Heritage Center is given to world leaders for exemplary support of the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs anti-BDS bill into law

Netanyahu: Without Israel, Iran would have nuclear weapons

“Jerusalem is a united city,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “As long as I have anything to do with it, it will never be divided again. Ever.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the kick-off event of the Christian Media Summit and the inauguration of the Friends of Zion Museum’s media center.

FOZ to host opening of Christian Media Summit

“In the wake and rise of fake news and slander, such a conference is imperative for building the foundation of honest reporting,” Friends of Zion said in a statement.

The new Friends of Zion campus

Grapevine: Wheels, books of love

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu will be the keynote speaker at the Christian Media Summit being hosted on Sunday, November 3, by the Friends of Zion Museum.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Memorial Service for the Victims of the Yom Kippur War at the Herzl Memorial Hall in Jerusalem, October 10 2019

Honduras president receives ‘Friends of Zion Award’

The “Friends of Zion Award” is the FOZ Museum’s highest honor and is presented to world leaders who, the organization says, have gone “above and beyond” for the Jewish state.

Friends of Zion founder Dr. Mike Evans presents the award to Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández