Chairman of pro-Israel group from US Congress addresses Knesset
US Congressman addresses Knesset Christian Allies Caucus about greater cooperation with American group
Opposition leader and Chairman of Likud, MK Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as many Christian leaders attended the meeting. The participants discussed cooperation between the KCAC and the CIAC. At the event, MK Benny Elon (National Union), chairman of the KCAC, and Congressman Weldon ratified a joint resolution between the two sister groups.
“This resolution will act as a blueprint for political cooperation between the KCAC and its sister caucuses.” Josh Reinstein, the director of the CIAC, said. The resolution is set to be signed by all of the chairmen of the 11 sister caucuses later this year.
Congressman Weldon called for the “unity of all peoples of good will to declare that those who stand together for freedom, democracy and justice must stand with Israel in its hour of greatest trial.”
MK Elon said that “this network of inter-parliamentary caucuses that have been created around the world will bring in a new era of political support for Israel."
Christian leaders expressed pride with the state of relations between the two groups. "I think that part of the reason there is this growing relationship between Jews and Christians is that our values our under attack, both physically and spiritually," Likud chairman Netanyahu said. The former prime minister has been very involved in building and maintaining relationships with Christian allies around the world.
On March 5, 2008, members of the KCAC are scheduled to meet with the CIAC in Washington, DC.
The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, founded in January 2004 by the late Yuri Shtern, is chaired by Member of Knesset Benny Elon. It is made up of twelve members of Knesset from seven parties across the political spectrum. Its mission is to build formal and direct lines of communication, cooperation and coordination between Christian leaders and Members of Knesset.
