Christians United for Israel

The history of Jewish displacement in the Middle East is too often overlooked. In the decades surrounding Israel’s establishment, approximately 850,000 Jews left or were forced to flee Arab countries and Iran amid persecution, discrimination, violence, and political upheaval. Many rebuilt their lives in Israel, leaving behind communities that had existed for centuries. Their experiences are an essential part of understanding the history of the modern Middle East.

Israel’s greatest strength has never been measured solely by its military capabilities or technological achievements. It lies in its people. In the face of terrorism, war, and unimaginable loss, Israelis continue to demonstrate extraordinary courage, resilience, and unity. Their determination to rebuild, protect one another, and choose life in the face of those who seek their destruction is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Jewish state. Israel’s strength is its people. And that strength will never be defeated.

In a region where water is scarce and agricultural conditions can be unforgiving, Israel has become a global leader in agricultural innovation. From pioneering drip irrigation technology to developing advanced water recycling systems, Israeli ingenuity is helping farmers grow more food while using fewer resources. These innovations aren’t just transforming agriculture in Israel. They’re helping communities around the world confront drought, food insecurity, and the challenges of a changing climate. Israel’s impact reaches far beyond its borders, demonstrating how innovation can turn adversity into opportunity.

Sheba was the only Israeli institution in the top 10, rising from ninth place in the previous ranking. It has appeared on the list for six consecutive years alongside institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Noah didn’t wait for the storm. Neither should we. The fight against antisemitism cannot begin only when hatred turns into violence. It demands vigilance, preparation, and action long before the warning signs become a crisis.

A familiar place of worship. Friendly faces. A moment of peace. Then gunshots. Terror. Lives shattered by hatred. On October 27, 2018, 11 Jewish worshippers were murdered at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. In this episode of CUFI Weekly, Kasim remembers the victims and confronts a disturbing reality: Jew-hatred has only intensified in the years since. Antisemitism seldom starts with violence; it begins with words. Silence allows hatred to spread, and history has shown us the cost. Imagine it was you. Wouldn’t you want someone to speak up?

The Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. The group, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982, has been dealt severe blows in two wars with Israel since 2024, with thousands of its operatives and many of its leaders killed, and much of its arsenal destroyed.

Unity begins with understanding, grows through respect, and becomes stronger through shared purpose. As CUFI Co-Executive Director Shari Dollinger reminds us, the bond between Christians and Jews is built on more than shared values. It is strengthened through learning from one another, standing together, and a deep, enduring love for Israel.

Eleven-year-old Alma went to play soccer with her friends. She never came home. Killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Majdal Shams, Alma was one of 12 children and teenagers whose lives were stolen that day. Two years later, her mother, Naela Fakher Eldin, speaks not only of unimaginable loss, but of a determination to choose life over despair. Her words are a powerful reminder that behind every headline is a family, a future stolen, and a community refusing to surrender its hope. May Alma’s memory, and the memories of every child lost that day, forever be a blessing.

Houthi official said that the Egyptian parliament’s decision to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against the Iran-backed group’s attacks on the Gulf kingdom was a declaration of war. The comment was part of a long statement reacting to a Monday visit to Tehran by the Saudi defense minister, alongside Pakistan’s army chief and Turkey’s intelligence chief, in a bid to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East war.

A Palestinian terrorist shot and killed Netanel Shakron, a father of six, near Neveh Tzuf in the Binyamin region of Samaria on Sunday, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. “Today, six young Israeli children lost their father to heinous terrorism,” the ministry stated, of the attack in the area which is also known as Halamish. “May his memory be a blessing.”