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Biblical teaching and insights from the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) on Israel, the Bible, and the church’s calling to stand with the Jewish people.
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Featured · August 4, 2026
Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: August 2026
During the Hebrew month of Av, we remember one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history. On Tisha B’Av, the ninth of Av, the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, first by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar and centuries later by the Romans under Titus. These two events, occurring on the same day on the Jewish calendar, stand as solemn reminders of God’s righteous judgment.
Featured · July 27, 2026
Is America in Bible Prophecy?
As America turns 250, this article explores its Judeo-Christian founding, current struggles, and the role of America in Bible prophecy today.
Featured · July 21, 2026
A Passion for Advocating for Peace: Shelley Neese
A powerful story of a woman’s studies in Israel that led to fighting against Antisemitism and advocating for peace in the middle east
Featured · July 9, 2026
ICEJ Helps More Ethiopian Jews Come Home to Israel
Learn about Aliyah from Ethiopia and how the ICEJ recently helped Ethiopian Jews come home to Israel—including a 92-year-old “dreamer”
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Breaking the Mold
As someone who worked hard for passage of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, it was disappointing …
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Why Is the Aliyah of the Ethiopian Jews Critical?
Bringing home the remaining 8000 The origin of the Ethiopian Jews is a bit of a mystery. Most agree they are descendants of Israelites who migrated to the area at one time or another.
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Why Hasn’t There Been Peace in the Middle East?
Consistently denying Israel’s right to exist Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has fought in seven wars, been confronted with Palestinian intifadas, and suffered countless random acts of terrorism against her citizens.
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What Can YOU Do to Support Israel?
Here are five important ways that you can stand with Israel. For Americans, it can often feel like there is little we can do to support Israel in its struggle for survival.
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Where is the Best Place to be a Christian in the Middle East?
Like all minorities in Israel, Christians enjoy equal rights and freedoms More than 100,000 Christians have been murdered each year for the past 10 years in the Middle East. That’s five Christians every five minutes.
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Is Israel A Racist State?
In a speech at the United Nations, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described Israel as a “paragon of racism.” Similar charges are leveled against the Jewish State in the global media and across college campuses, where Israel is likened to Apartheid South Africa.…
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10 Reasons Christians Should Support Israel
Beyond the foundational verse of Genesis 12:3, Christians should articulate a broad spectrum of compelling personal, practical, political, historical, and moral reasons to support Israel and stand in solidarity with the Jewish people.
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