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At CUFI, we are focused on several key issues with the goal of defending Israel’s strength, security, and sovereignty.

If you want to keep up with all things Israel, sign up for CUFI’s Daily Briefing – our daily news roundup created exclusively for CUFI members. Every morning, Monday through Friday, receive an email with some of the top headlines in the news so you are always informed and ready to debunk lies with the truth.

In The News

Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week in Gulf – US Navy

Iran has seized a second oil tanker in a week on Wednesday in Gulf waters, the US Navy said, the latest escalation in a series of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf waters since 2019.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

In The News

IDF: Gaza terror groups fired 104 projectiles at Israel in daylong flare-up

The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday morning said Palestinian terrorists had launched 104 projectiles from the Gaza Strip amid a daylong flare-up in violence, sparked by the death of a prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad member while on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Israel, Gaza terror groups reach ceasefire after major conflagration

Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip reached a ceasefire agreement in the early hours of Wednesday, following a major conflagration in which more than 100 rockets were launched towards the Jewish state in under 24 hours.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Iran will never get nukes, Kevin McCarthy tells the Knesset

In his address to the Knesset in Jerusalem on Monday, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, reaffirmed America’s commitment that “Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.”

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israeli injured in Palestinian shooting attack in Samaria

An Israeli man was lightly wounded by shattered glass on Tuesday morning when a Palestinian terrorist opened fire on vehicles near the community of Avnei Hefetz, southeast of Tulkarem in Samaria.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Rockets fired, terror groups warn ‘price to be paid’ as hunger-striking suspect dies

Four rockets were fired from Gaza on Tuesday morning as Israel readied for a potential escalation after a senior leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group died in Israeli custody after an 86-day hunger strike.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Pastor Hagee on first visit 45 years ago: ‘I arrived in Israel a tourist, and I left a Zionist’

As an 8-year-old boy, John Hagee sat at the kitchen table listening on the radio to the formation of the modern-day State of Israel in 1948. “Never did I think that I would one day stand in the holy city as a participant in history,” he told JNS. “I was simply awestruck.”

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Palestinian killed in Israeli counterterror raid in Jordan Valley

A Palestinian teenager was killed during an Israeli counterterrorism operation on Monday morning in Aqbat Jaber close to Jericho in the Jordan Valley.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Berlin police ban pro-Hamas signs, lsrael flag burning during May Day rallies

Two weeks after a Berlin rally in which protesters called for the death of Jews, police in Germany’s capital announced a ban on signs supporting Palestinian terrorist organizations and on calling for Israel’s destruction during far-left demonstrations on Monday marking May Day.

Read More: Times of Israel

In The News

Kuwaiti man screams ‘Free Palestine’ at kids in Dubai airport

A Kuwaiti man screamed "Free Palestine" at children waiting for a flight to Tel Aviv from Dubai International Airport, with the Emirati Interior Ministry saying the relevant authorities are looking into the matter.

Read More: The Jerusalem Post

In The News

US Speaker McCarthy addresses Israel’s Knesset

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday became the second-ever holder of his post to address the full Israeli Knesset, following in the footsteps of Newt Gingrich in 1998.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

April 24 – Pastors’ Meeting – Chicago, IL

The Pastors Meeting was attended by Filipino American pastors in Chicago, IL area. Several of them have visited Israel in the past but did not understand the importance of supporting Israel and the Jewish people. I shared with them that as pastors and Christians we have a biblical mandate to bless Israel and defend the Jewish people against...

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April 23 – Israel Is – Reno, NV

Over a hundred attended CUFI’s Israel Is message Sunday morning at Faith Alive Christian Center in Reno Nevada. The church, pastored by David and Francis Oberg have long been CUFI leaders in Northern Nevada, along with associate Pastor Joey Bock, and several pastors from the Greater Reno-Sparks region. The church received a special offering for...

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April 23 – Israel at 75 – Reno, NV

Engagement Director Randy Neal gave an overview of CUFI’s growth and impact to over five hundred attendees of Israel@75 at the Atlantis Resort in Reno Nevada, hosted by Jewish Nevada. The audience had leaders and members of the Jewish and Christian communities that have built relationships through CUFI for over fifteen years in northern Nevada.

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April 23 – Standing with Israel – Caldwell, ID

This event took place on a Sunday morning. The crowd was very connected and very responsive. The atmosphere was quite electric. The reception of it being a CUFI Sunday was very good and very appreciated. Many people stopped by the CUFI table in the lobby and picked up lots of materials. We are going to pick up some attender to the Summit for sure....

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April 22 – Israel Is – Lake City, SC

I had the opportunity to present ISRAEL IS to a group of Pastors in the SC Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Connected with a few quality individuals that will be good for CUFI and its vision. I am looking forward to seeing them at the DC Summit.

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April 22 – Israel Is – Ironwood, MI

Pastor Rouse was a gracious host to me when I came all the way up to visit him in Michigan/Wisconsin. His beautiful church hosted an Israel Is presentation followed by some very insightful questions and answers time. Before this service started I found out one of the elderly women who attends that church receives a lot of correspondence from...

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April 20 – Taste of Israel – Anchorage, AK

Special thanks to Congressional Liaison, Church of God Pastor Moyce Polanco for his help connecting with the Anchorage area Church Of God Pastors group. There were 17 in attendance. The “Taste of Israel” evening featured, falafel, Israeli Salad, hummus, and the very popular sufganiyot! Since the evening featured specialty Israeli foods, we kicked...

In The News

Inside The House GOP Plan to Stop a Second Iran Nuclear Deal

House Republicans on Friday will begin rolling out a series of six bills designed to expand sanctions on Iran and curtail the White House’s ability to waive sanctions in future deals, according to copies of the legislation exclusively obtained by the Washington Free Beacon. The bills, sponsored by members of the conservative Republican Study...

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Iran foreign min. visits Lebanon-Israel border: ‘Zionists only understand force’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited Lebanon on Friday, where he met with Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.

"I received accurate situation assessments from Nasrallah and confirmation that the Lebanese and Palestinian resistance groups are in the best condition they have ever been," Abdollahian said at the end of...