Posted on 07/22/2009 12:45:05 AM PDT by Cindy
SNIPPET: "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- via satellite -- was among the speakers this afternoon as the Christians United for Israel conference continued in Washington. First, here's my brief, and then some info on what CUFI delegates will be advocating on Capitol Hill this week:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the growth of Christian support for Israel is a sign of the "changing" relationship between the two religious groups."
SNIPPET: "The message is that the U.S. should respect Israel's wishes if it wants to be more "cautious," said Brog, because "Israel has demonstrated it will make painful concessions for peace," but Palestinians and the Arab world have not.
They'll also be asking for congressional support on two pieces of Iran-related legislation: the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which would impose sanctions on companies which help Iran import or produce refined petroleum, and the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act, which authorizes state and local governments to divest from companies investing in Iran's energy sector and protects fund managers who divest from lawsuits."
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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1246443869134&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Jul 21, 2009 15:05 | Updated Jul 21, 2009 15:09
“Evangelicals back Israel in Washington”
By SAM GREENBERG, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON
SNIPPET: “Founded in 2006 by Pastor John Hagee, the organization is now active in all 50 states and in dozens of countries. Throughout the year it holds local events to educate Christians about Israel, build up their support and raise money for the organization and for charities in Israel.
The Christian Zionist organization cites biblical sources as imperatives for Christians to support and help the Jewish people and the State of Israel. For the first two days of the conference, participants are learning about issues relating to Israel and the Middle East. They will spend Wednesday lobbying their elected officials on Capitol Hill.
The conference features a wide range of leaders and policy experts, including Israel advocate Gary Bauer and Susan Michael, director of the US Branch of the International Christian Embassy, Jerusalem, as well as some of CUFI’s religious leadership.”
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ty for posting this. Israel needs to be supported now, more than ever. ‘Pod.
“The message is that the U.S. should respect Israel’s wishes if it wants to be more “cautious,” said Brog, because “Israel has demonstrated it will make painful concessions for peace,” but Palestinians and the Arab world have not.
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