ISSUES

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Event Recaps

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nikki Haley slams Ramaswamy over proposal to cut off most Israel aid by 2028: ‘Concerning pattern’

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley blasted her fellow Republican presidential opponent Vivek Ramaswamy over his foreign policy views and recent comments about Israel.

Haley fired off a blistering press release Monday against Ramaswamy after the GOP presidential candidate's recent comments about cutting off Israel funding in 2028.
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In The News

Arab indicted for stabbing co-worker in ‘religiously motivated’ terror attack

A Nablus man was indicted for a terrorist stabbing attack against his coworkers at a Petah Tikva garage at the beginning of the month that left one man severely wounded, the Central District Attorney's Office announced on Monday.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Iron Dome fires at unidentified aircraft over Gaza, for second day in row

The Iron Dome air defense system shot at an “unidentified aircraft” flying over the Gaza Strip on Monday morning, the military said, a day after a similar incident.

Read more: Times of Israel

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IDF saves Israeli from violent mob in Turmus Ayya

An Israeli who was attacked after mistakenly entering Turmus Ayya on Sunday night was evacuated by Israeli forces with minor injuries.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israeli killed, another wounded in terror shooting near Hebron

A 40-year-old Israeli woman was killed and a 39-year-old man was seriously wounded on Monday in a terrorist shooting near Hebron in Judea.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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July 30 – Israel Is – Los Angeles

About 200 congregants heard CUFI’s Israel Is message during the Sunday service at Los Angeles Ethiopian Christian Church. The meeting was hosted by CUFI trip alum Pastor Hailu Biru, who made an assertive appeal for attendees to consider college students to nominate for CUFI On Campus. No offering or member cards were received.

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Israeli Minister Ron Dermer meets Antony Blinken amid potential Saudi-Israel deal

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday in Washington, DC, discussing regional cooperation and challenges, including Ira

Read more: i24 News