The recent International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) emergency summit has brought together more than 200 theologians, pastors, and ministry leaders from over 30 countries to combat the growing global surge in antisemitism. The conference, which convened in Jerusalem this week, comes at a time when social media influencers are consistently pushing antisemitic hate to their millions of followers.
The summit's central theme is Replacement Theology, a doctrine that holds the Church has replaced the Jewish people in God's plan. ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler emphasized the importance of connecting with Israel and combating antisemitism, stating, "If you don't fight antisemitism, you are sawing off the branch you sit on." He added, "For the church to survive, we need to connect to our roots, fighting antisemitism needs to be at the forefront of every pastor and every leader around the world."
Bühler also highlighted the significance of Jesus' Jewishness, stating that "Jesus was born in Bethlehem, he died in Jerusalem, resurrected in Jerusalem, rose to heaven from Jerusalem and he is coming back to Jerusalem." He noted that the Bible is full of God's eternal plan, which includes the Jewish people.
Israel's newly appointed Special Envoy to the Christian world, George Deek, addressed the meeting on Wednesday, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee are scheduled to attend the summit's closing event on Thursday at the foreign ministry as keynote speakers.
In a recorded message broadcast at the summit, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Christian leaders for mobilizing against antisemitism. He emphasized that countering antisemitism requires a combination of law enforcement, adjudication, and education. Herzog stated, "We are witnessing a very disturbing surge of antisemitism all over the world. This is a major challenge for humanity."
Several speakers at the summit highlighted the need to educate Christians about Israel's importance in God's plan. Dr. Andrew J. Nolte, who launched Regent University's Israel Institute in 2024, noted that many students often repeat antisemitic claims, including the accusation that Jews killed Jesus. He emphasized that, from a Christian theological perspective, "we all killed Jesus" and that there is a theological understanding of the guilt we bear for Jesus' blood.
Nolte also pointed out that Israel has faced recent criticism over treatment of Christians – mostly at the hands of a few extremists – but the country is seen as a beacon of freedom of religion in the Middle East. According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, as of December 2025, Israel's Christian population stood at approximately 184,200 people, representing 1.9% of the country's total population.
Pastor Matthew Earls joined the summit as part of Eagles' Wings Ministries' Israel Christian Nexus program, which focuses on young Christian leaders and gives them the opportunity to experience Israel early in their careers and build a well-rounded perspective. He emphasized that the greater mission is one of solidarity with the people of Israel and equipping people with talking points in the hope that dialogue can take place and lead to greater understanding or at least mutual respect for one another's positions.
Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, told Fox News Digital that Christians and Jews face many of the same challenges in defending their faith, history, and future. He added that those who reject Jews and Zionism also reject the Christian worldview because the two are aligned. Roytman emphasized that the algorithms used by social media platforms amplify antisemitic content and conspiracy theories.
The summit has brought together a diverse group of participants from around the world, including theologians, pastors, and ministry leaders. More than 3,000 online participants are also joining in person for the conference, which is expected to conclude on Thursday with keynote speeches by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has convened an emergency summit amid growing concern over the global rise in antisemitism following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023. The conference comes at a time when social media influencers are consistently pushing antisemitic hate to their millions of followers.
Dr. Jürgen Bühler told Fox News Digital that "Attacking the Jews means attacking the very roots of one's own faith. It means fighting against the people who gave us the Bible." He added, "If you don't fight antisemitism, you are sawing off the branch you sit on."
The summit has brought together a diverse group of participants from around the world, including theologians, pastors, and ministry leaders. More than 3,000 online participants are also joining in person for the conference, which is expected to conclude on Thursday with keynote speeches by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
In a recorded message broadcast at the summit, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Christian leaders for mobilizing against antisemitism. He emphasized that countering antisemitism requires a combination of law enforcement, adjudication, and education.
Several speakers at the summit highlighted the need to educate Christians about Israel's importance in God's plan. Dr. Andrew J. Nolte, who launched Regent University's Israel Institute in 2024, noted that many students often repeat antisemitic claims, including the accusation that Jews killed Jesus. He emphasized that, from a Christian theological perspective, "we all killed Jesus" and that there is a theological understanding of the guilt we bear for Jesus' blood.
Nolte also pointed out that Israel has faced recent criticism over treatment of Christians – mostly at the hands of a few extremists – but the country is seen as a beacon of freedom of religion in the Middle East. According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, as of December 2025, Israel's Christian population stood at approximately 184,200 people, representing 1.9% of the country's total population.
Pastor Matthew Earls joined the summit as part of Eagles' Wings Ministries' Israel Christian Nexus program, which focuses on young Christian leaders and gives them the opportunity to experience Israel early in their careers and build a well-rounded perspective. He emphasized that the greater mission is one of solidarity with the people of Israel and equipping people with talking points in the hope that dialogue can take place and lead to greater understanding or at least mutual respect for one another's positions.
Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, told Fox News Digital that Christians and Jews face many of the same challenges in defending their faith, history, and future. He added that those who reject Jews and Zionism also reject the Christian worldview because the two are aligned.
Written by: Shamrock Foam | The Citizen Edition
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