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03/03/2021
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Theodor Herzl is widely considered the father of modern Zionism. Convinced that anti-Semitism was always going to threaten Jews and keep them from being fully-protected citizens, Herzl wrote on the need for a Jewish state. He envisioned a homeland that was multilingual and multinational–where Jews could live their...
03/04/2021
One of the nation's largest pro-Israel lobbying groups is opposing the Biden administration's nomination of Colin Kahl for a top Pentagon post, calling the former Obama administration official "plainly anti-Israel" and a "serial Iran appeaser."
Christians United for Israel, a grassroots advocacy group run by John Hagee with a...
03/03/2021
Tensions between the United States and Iran simmered on Wednesday after a new rocket attack against Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base that hosts US forces, whichUS officials told Reuters fit the profile of a strike by Iran–backed militia.
There were no reports of injuries among US service personnel but an American civilian contractor...
03/03/2021
The U.S. State Department said it “firmly opposes” the announcement by the International Criminal Court of the opening of its investigation into Israel and the Palestinians over war-crimes allegations.
“We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel and its security, including by opposing actions that seek to target...
03/03/2021
Pro-Israel and Jewish groups weighed in on the controversial decision announced on Wednesday by the International Criminal Court that it would open its investigation into alleged war crimes conducted by Israel and the Palestinians since 2014.
AIPAC said that the ICC investigation into Israel represents “significant overreaches of...
02/24/2021
Defense Minister Benny Gantz threatens military action against Iran in order to prevent the Islamic Republic from obtaining an atomic bomb, though he says that he also supports a comprehensive deal to end the country’s nuclear program and halt its military entrenchment in the region.
Gantz’s comments come as US President Joe Biden...
03/03/2021
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani boasted on Wednesday that Iran’s “economy and centrifuges are spinning faster.” The statement comes amid growing tensions between the US and Iran. The IAEA has warned that Iran many have undisclosed nuclear material and there are increasing demands for inspections and warnings about advanced...
03/02/2021
Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee are meeting privately on Tuesday morning to discuss their growing policy concerns about Colin Kahl, President Joe Biden's nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy at the Pentagon, according to sources close to the committee.
Kahl, a former Obama State Department official,...
03/03/2021
An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion last week has left Dubai’s port and was transiting the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, satellite tracking data showed. The suspected attack has raised tensions in the region.
The giant MV Helios Ray, a Bahamian-flagged roll-on, roll-off vehicle cargo ship, was sailing...
03/03/2021
Iraqi security forces said 10 'Grad-type rockets' hit the sprawling Ain al-Assad base on Wednesday morning
At least 10 rockets hit a military base in western Iraq hosting US-led coalition troops on Wednesday, security sources said, two days before Pope Francis's historic visit to the country.
The Ain al-Assad base hosts Iraqi...
03/02/2021
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the first Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel, Muhammad Mahmoud Al Khaja, on Tuesday, a day after his arrival for a four-day visit.
“We are changing the Middle East; we are changing the world,” Netanyahu told Al Khaja.
The two discussed potential joint regional and...
During the month of November, our CUFI Field Coordinator Rev. Peter De Jesus based in the Dallas, Texas area, conducted four weekly Facebook LIVE and Radio programs with the La Nuestra 1130AM Radio Station in San Antonio, Texas. These programs were produced together with two of our CUFI San Antonio, Texas Leaders, Pastor Daniel Gonzalez and...
On November 30th, Impact Ministries in Wheatland, WY hosted their first CUFI event, but Pastor Jeremy Haroldson said it would not be their last. Pastor Haroldson expressed strong support for Israel and CUFI and plans to go to Israel on a future CUFI Pastors tour. A love offering was received for the work of CUFI On Campus.
On November 29th, Faith Family Church in Lander, Wyoming hosted their second CUFI event. One of the first live meets in nine months. The event was one of several throughout Wyoming organized by State Director Pastor Danny Bauer. The Sunday morning "Why Israel?" presentation preceded a screening of CUFI’s documentary Never Again at the church later...
On Saturday, November 28th, our CUFI Field Coordinator, Rev. Peter De Jesus, conducted a “Why Israel” Hybrid Spanish event. This event was hosted by one of our CUFI Latino Pastors Israel Tour Alumni Pastor Alcides Ferman of Iglesia Luz A Las Naciones in Bellevue, Washington. The hybrid event was attended in-person by at least 80 people, in...
This event was a prelude to a series of events in the spring which will include Miles College, Tuskegee College (HBCUs) as well as Black-Jewish events featuring the grandson of Julius Rosenwald. Area pastors gathered and the theme was Israel’s Multiethnic Diversity. Alabama State Directors Pastors Reginald and Brandy Gibson planned the event.
On November 17th, nearly 60 attendees tuned in from CUFI UK and CUFI US for a special briefing on Israel’s border security and their security barrier with Dr. Dan Tirza from Israel’s Ministry of Regional Cooperation. The virtual Zoom event included an overview of CUFI US by Field Coordinator Randy Neal, and a brief interview and Q&A moderated...
This was the 7th annual Africa Night to Honor Israel hosted by African Outreach Coordinator, Dr. Francis Tabla. Due to COVID19 the event was postponed from June 2020. It was was sparely attended live but still shared on Zoom. Still members of the Jewish and African Christian communities gathered in Brooklyn Park.
On Saturday, November 14th, our CUFI Field Coordinator, Rev. Peter De Jesus, conducted a Spanish Pastors Meeting Dinner in Tampa, Florida. This event was co-hosted by one of our 2019 November Latino Pastors Israel Tour Alumni Pastor Dr. Gerardo Abdala and our former Tampa Hispanic Outreach City Director Pastor Jesus Fernández of La Casa del...
On Friday, November 13th, our CUFI Field Coordinator, Rev. Peter De Jesus, conducted a “Why Israel” Spanish event in Brandon, Florida. This event was hosted by one of our 2019 November Latino Pastors Israel Tour Alumni Pastor Alain Lopez of Multicultural Family Church. Approximately 60 people were in attendance, in addition to over 370 people who...