Christian Zionists numbering in the thousands met this week in Washington, D.C., to make an unwavering stand with Israel – something some would say the Obama administration has been reluctant to do:
Gathering for the fifth annual Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Washington Summit, 4,500 lobbied lawmakers to maintain America’s historic support for Israel and declare their solidarity with the Jewish state.
At the Night to Honor Israel event, CUFI founder John Hagee told the crowd, "Israel's enemies are our enemies; Israel's fight is our fight," continuing that, "If a line has to be drawn, then let it be drawn around both of us: Christians and Jews, Americans and Israelis."
"Can we support any peace process that rejects Israel's right to exist? The answer is no, we can't," then answering his own question he stated, "Peace is a two-way street. Israel cannot make all the concessions for peace. The Palestinians must also make concessions for peace."
In a previous petition presented to members of Congress Pastor Hagee’s CUFI organization stated:
“We believe that the Jewish people have a right to live in their ancient land of Israel, and that the modern State of Israel is the fulfillment of this historic right.
We maintain that there is no excuse for acts of terrorism against Israel and that Israel has the same right as every other nation to defend her citizens from such violent attacks.
We pledge to stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel and to speak out on their behalf whenever and wherever necessary until the attacks stop and they are finally living in peace and security with their neighbors."
Summit participants thanked members of Congress who helped pass Iran sanctions last month and who defended Israel in May against criticism of its raid on a Turkish flotilla seeking to break the Gaza blockade.
CUFI Executive Director David Brog said "Israel's not the problem in the Middle East," continuing to explain that "The Arab rejection of a Jewish state anywhere in the Middle East is really the problem and the source of the conflict" adding also "We think the administration should ... push the Arab states and entities to recognize Israel and be willing to live in peace with Israel, then we might see a changed dynamic that can bring peace"
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