Israel advocacy

Faith in action on Capitol Hill

For organizers, the objective is clear: to ensure that interfaith alignment translates into sustained engagement and tangible outcomes

Bishop Robert Stearns, president of Eagles Wings and Susan Michael, president of ICEJ USA at last year’s Israel Advocacy Day event
DELEGATES, OBSERVERS, staff, and others associated with Kol Israel gather at the World Zionist Congress last week. The Zionist institutions should be forums for visionary debate, says the writer.

Has Zionism grown too bureaucratic for its moment of crisis? - opinion

Yoseph Haddad demonstrates against a rally marking the "Nakba" at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024; illustrative.

Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD a banner which reads: ‘Stop genocide! From the river to the sea, Palestine will win!’ in Madrid, earlier this year. The ultimate and explicit goal is the destruction of the State of Israel through a combination of military pressure, including terrorism, and international pressure,

Winning the eighth front: Israel's fight for legitimacy, narrative - opinion


Israeli nonprofit launches advocacy initiative seeking to reach nearly 600 million Spanish speakers

Spanish speakers make up approximately 7.5% of the global population but have been largely overlooked by Israel's advocacy efforts, which primarily target English speakers.

 A woman waves an Israeli flag as people gather during the event "100 days 100 voices" to mark 100 days since the October 7 Hamas attack, calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, in front of the Opera Bastille in Paris, France, January 14, 2024

‘Israel is all of us’: A refreshingly open conversation with a celebrated Italian journalist

'The world doesn’t seem to realize that Israel, with its nine million citizens, is fighting a battle for freedom and security for all of humanity,' Porro says.

 NICOLA PORRO, Italian talk show host: ‘You are the best, you Jews.’

From 'Friends' actor to vocal defender of Israel: Michael Rapaport's New Yorker’s guide to advocacy

Michael Rapaport isn’t going to let politeness get in the way of defending Israel and Jews.

 American Jewish actor and comedian Michael Rapaport visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem, on December 15, 2023

‘The Quad’: A different type of current affairs show 

'The Quad' brings women’s voices to the forefront of discourse about Israel, where women with differing views engage in vibrant debates on critical issues.

 STRONG, DIVERSE, intelligent, vocal, and accomplished women are important to our country

Honoring Israeli wartime heroes on Independence Day

Twelve of the sites that suffered the most in the devastatingly heinous attacks by Hamas on October 7 have been chosen for this year’s torch-lighting.

 Friends and family members mourn near graves of Israeli soldiers on October 7,  at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, on May 9, 2024

UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan should be next Israeli prime minister - opinion

Such a job will demand a strong, immovable individual who can take on the slings and arrows that will, undoubtedly, continue to come our way.

 AMBASSADOR GILAD Erdan holds up photos of women hostages, showing the how they looked before they were taken captive on October 7 and how they look in captivity, during an addresses to the UN General Assembly in January.

Melanie Philips: A voice on the Right and valued Israel advocate

Phillips is among Britain’s leading political journalists and media commentators, notable for her trenchant opinions well to the right of what is now universally acknowledged as the political center.

 Melanie Phillips.

Israel honors British journalist Douglas Murray for support post Oct. 7

Minister Chikli praised Murray's integrity and insight, stating, "Douglas stands as a fearless truth-teller amidst a symphony of lies, a beacon of light in these dark times."

Israel honors British journalist Douglas Murray for support post Oct. 7

South African delegation: Gov’t stance on Israel is not that of citizens

“We are horrified by the events of October 7. The nation is quite disappointed that in many wars, the government has approached with reconciliation, but on this issue, they acted hostile."

 South African Friends of Israel, DiploAct delegation arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Rising antisemitism, war in Israel causes 226% increase in adult Jewish learners

“We recognized the heightened need for educational resources within the Jewish community right after the Hamas attacks and the global rise in antisemitism."

 HUNDREDS GATHER for a pro-Israel rally in Philadelphia’s Independence Square, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, last month.