I recently had the opportunity to address the Knesset Christian
Allies Caucus, a group of parliamentarians which seeks
to strengthen ties between Israel and Bible-believing Christian
supporters of the Jewish nation. I raised an issue that
has been bothering me for a long time: Visas to Christians in
Israel not being renewed, resulting in their expulsion after five,
10 years and more.
These are people who have given themselves for Israel even
though they are not Jewish.
They include ministries such as the International Christian
Embassy of Jerusalem (ICEJ), Bridges for Peace, and Christian
Friends of Israel (CFI) to mention just a few. They are not proselytizing
the Jews but doing humanitarian work to help feed, clothe
and comfort tens of thousands of Israelis in need.
Now, many of their staff members are having difficulties renewing
their visas. This misguided policy gives no consideration
to the wonderful deeds these “righteous Gentiles” have done for
Israel and the Jews.
** The full article appears in the May 2007 edition of israel today. SUBSCRIBE TODAY and don't miss another story!