On Wednesday it was announced that a hostage agreement had finally been reached. The war doesn’t end until the last hostage comes home, but we are hopeful.
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The Action Update: Governing Matters
Welcome to 2025 and the 119th Congress. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll discuss what we plan to focus upon and with whom we will be working in the coming year. But first, we’d like to reiterate our congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson on his reelection to lead the House. Speaker Johnson’s leadership in the face of the anti-Israel and antisemitic voices on both sides of the aisle has been vital to safeguarding the U.S.-Israel relationship. He’s the right man for the job.
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CUFI Welcomes Alabama’s Update Holocaust Education Standards
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December 12, 2024
CUFI Welcomes Alabama’s Update Holocaust Education Standards
SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, issued the following statements welcoming the Alabama State Department of Education’s adoption of revised social studies standards which include among the most robust Holocaust education components in the country.
“Any failure to educate our children about the dangers of antisemitism, is tantamount to standing idly by as this scourge infects them. Proper education about world history is vital to ensuring a tolerant and righteous population. I commend the State of Alabama for their newly adopted Holocaust education standards; in Montgomery they are indeed fighting the good fight,” said CUFI founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee.
“Across the country antisemitism has reached fever pitch, and the Alabama Department of Education has risen to the challenge by advancing these strong standards. We are deeply grateful to the State Board of Education and the numerous allies with whom we worked in the Jewish and Christian communities to see this through,” said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker.
CUFI, alongside a host of local leaders and organizations including the Alabama Holocaust Commission, the Alabama-Israel Task Force, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Birmingham Jewish Federation, the Jewish Federation of Central Alabama and the Mobile Area Jewish Federation, have been working since 2021 to see Alabama’s Holocaust education standards enhanced, including working to secure unanimous support in the legislature for the same.
With more than 10 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its educational message.
The CUFI Action Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(4), nonpartisan organization, is the policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel (CUFI). The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring our elected officials hear the perspective of the millions of Christian Zionists across the country.
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The Action Update: After a Half-Century of Horror, What’s Next?
In this week’s edition of the Action Update we discuss the demise of the Assad family’s half-century rule of Syria, and the current state of affairs in our nation’s capital. But first, the situation in Gaza demands our attention.
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The Action Update: A Middle Eastern Ceasefire
On Monday, we learned of the tragic death of IDF Capt. Omer Neutra (of blessed memory). Capt. Neutra was an American born Israeli tank commander and was thought to be among the hostages held by Hamas, but the IDF announced that he was killed, defending Israel on October 7th.
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The Action Update: The Next Few Weeks Matter
In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll discuss the latest events out of the region, as well looking at the next few weeks in Washington. But first, let’s talk about weapons.
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CUFI Applauds Nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee to Serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
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November 12, 2024
CUFI Applauds Nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee to Serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON – The leadership of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, issued the following statement on Tuesday applauding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination of former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee to serve as his ambassador to Israel and congratulating Governor Huckabee on the historic occasion:
“President-elect Trump has made an inspiring choice in nominating Governor Mike Huckabee, a man of deep faith and love for the Jewish state and its people, to represent his administration in Israel at this historic time. I have no doubt that my dear friend Governor Huckabee will strengthen the bonds between our nations and help shepherd President Trump’s vision for a safe, strong, and secure Israel,” said CUFI Founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee. “Israel will find in Governor Huckabee a leader prepared to listen, learn, and offer an outstretched hand in friendship. I look forward to his arrival in the eternal and undivided capital of Israel.”
“There is no better person to represent the American people in Jerusalem at this time. Governor Mike Huckabee believes in Israel’s right to self-determination and defense, not because it is politically convenient to do so but because these are immutable tenets of his core beliefs. Whether serving his congregation as a Pastor or his constituents as Governor, Huckabee has both the heart and mind for this Ambassadorship, and we know he will work tirelessly to ensure the relationship between America and Israel remains stronger than ever,” said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker. “We congratulate Governor Huckabee and his family, and look forward to a swift confirmation by the United States Senate.”
With more than 10 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its educational message.
The CUFI Action Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(4), nonpartisan organization, is the policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel (CUFI). The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring our elected officials hear the perspective of the millions of Christian Zionists across the country.
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The Action Update: Let Israel Win
Before we get into it, we would like to take a moment to welcome the nominations of Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State, Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S Ambassador to the UN, in the incoming Trump administration. All of these individuals share a deep passion for the U.S – Israel relationship and they will serve our country well.
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The Action Update: Defeating Evil
Over the weekend, Israel responded to Iran’s early October ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, delivering several decisive blows to the regime in Tehran. Simultaneously, Hamas continues to hold 101 hostages and war rages in southern Lebanon. Let’s dive in.
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The Action Update: Spies and Journalists
As Israel’s prepares its response to Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state earlier this month, Hezbollah attempted to kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days, and earlier this week it was discovered that more Al Jazeera journalists are in fact terrorists. But first, the big news out of Washington….
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