ISSUES

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

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In The News

Fearing IDF strikes, Palestinian terror groups raise alert level

Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza and Lebanon have stepped up their security levels in recent days over fears of an impending Israeli strike, according to Arabic media reports.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

In The News

Israel’s Defense Minister Gallant heads to U.S., will meet with UN chief

Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will fly to the U.S. on Wednesday evening, where he will meet with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan.

Read more: i24News

Event Recaps

August 21 – Meeting – Columbia, MO

Event attendees were encouraged by the CUFI events recently held, the Washington Summit and How to Pray for Israel. Everyone was educated about Israel through our ISRAEL IS presentation. Each person was encouraged to contact their pastor about the impact that CUFI is making in supporting Israel.

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August 20 – Israel Is – Corydon, IN

Pastor Tim Williams has taught on the importance of supporting Israel ever since he started pastoring and it was obvious in his congregation that supporting Israel is a core tenet of their faith. They are in total alignment with CUFI’s mission and the church is spear heading a Night to Honor Israel at the end of November, and now they know why its...

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August 19 – Pastors’ Meeting – Corydon, IN

Pastor Tim Williams and his Right-Hand man Tony Myers went above and beyond to make this meeting a great success. Seven different churches are represented at this meeting along with one of our CL’s, a pastor (Rebecca Reel) who has been a proud member of CUFI since the very first Night to Honor Israel with pastor Hagee, and even two representatives...

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August 14 – Pastors’ Meeting – Nashville, TN

The Pastors Meeting was attended by Asian pastors from different denominations (Baptist, United Pentecostal, and Assemblies of God). They said that they learned a lot about God’s plan for Israel and the importance not only of praying for Israel but also the practical ways to bless and support the Jewish people. They were also surprised to hear...

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August 13 – Israel Is – Placerville, CA

Vantage Point Church hosted CUFI’s first meeting in California’s gold rush town of Placerville.
The audience of about a hundred and twenty attendees were enthusiastic in receiving the message and four college students expressed interest in getting involved with CUFI On Campus.

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August 13 – Israel Is – Nashville, TN

This Israel Is presentation was hosted by a Burmese American congregation. The pastor was part of my CUFI Israel trip in February. There are approximately 11,000 Jewish people living in Nashville, TN.  I challenged the congregation to continue praying for Israel and the Jewish people and support the mission of CUFI. I also invited them to attend...

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August 13 – Israel Is – Clinton, SC

What a great evening in Clinton, SC! The atmosphere was full of energy as I presented the Israel Is Message at the Clinton First Church for Pastor Mark Entrekin, a 2023 Summit Scholarship Pastor. Since his arrival back from Summit, his messages have been geared towards the nation of Israel and the Jewish people - so it made my job so easy and...

In The News

Historic War of Independence bullet unearthed in Jerusalem

A bullet produced at a secret ammunition factory during the Jewish fight for independence in the 1940s was recently unearthed in Jerusalem.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

In The News

Iran praises ‘victories’ after calls with Palestinian terror leaders

A senior Iranian official recently praised and encouraged Palestinian and Lebanese terror groups’ attacks on Israel, according to Iranian media reports.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Sullivan: ‘Still ways to travel’ before Israel-Saudi deal

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that while work on an Israel-Saudi normalization deal is ongoing, such a deal isn’t imminent.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

In The News

Israeli bus driver attacked after entering Palestinian village

An Israeli bus driver was lightly wounded on Tuesday by a brick hurled at his vehicle in the Palestinian village of Hajjah in northern Samaria.

Read Now: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

August 6 – Israel Is – Omaha, NE

I was so happy to see to pastor Showalter in his church in Omaha, NE for an Israel Is presentation. I haven’t been able to see pastor Showalter since our trip to Israel this year and he was so happy to have CUFI come to his church. Not only was the message received, but there are three college students in his church, one of which I’ve already...

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August 6 – Israel Is – Buffalo, NY

The Israel Is presentation was hosted by the Buffalo Chin Emmanuel Church affiliated to the Mennonite Conference of the Mennonite Church USA. The Chin Christian Community is one of the largest Asian groups in Buffalo, NY. The pastor of the church was able to attend the CUFI DC Summit last month. A large number of his church membership are young...

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August 5 – Israel Is – Omaha, NE

I was thrilled to join pastor Tamang in his wonderful Nepali church in Omaha, NE for an Israel Is presentation. The information was warmly received and as pastor Tamang had just returned from our Summit only weeks earlier, the tangible eagerness to get more involved with CUFI was noticed. Pastor Tamang has also offered to drive up to Minnesota to...

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August 4 – ICFM Conference – Columbia, MO

There was 30 in attendance at the luncheon sponsored by Family Worship Center for the ICFM Regional Conference.  Pastor Frank Hensley shared the impact CUFI has had on him and his church since getting involved with CUFI.  

In The News

Iran unveils armed drone, claims it could reach Israel

Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled a drone on Tuesday resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours and has the range to reach the country’s archenemy Israel.

Read more: The Times of Israel

In The News

Several Gazans injured during violent riot along border

Several Gaza residents were injured on Monday during a violent riot along the border with Israel.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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‘You were full of light’: Funeral held for woman killed in Hebron area terror shooting

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Monday night of Batsheva Nigri, a 42-year-old mother of three who was killed in a terror shooting attack close to the southern West Bank city of Hebron Monday morning.

Read more: The Times of Israel