November 2026 | Opinion
Christian support for Israel is most credible when it is expressed through consistent action. Public statements matter, especially when Jewish communities face threats or when Israel is singled out through misinformation. But solidarity must extend beyond declarations and become a sustained commitment to truth, friendship, and the safety of Jewish people.
That commitment begins with rejecting antisemitism in every form. Christians should challenge conspiracy theories, collective blame, Holocaust distortion, and the use of anti-Jewish stereotypes in public debate. Criticism of Israeli government policy is legitimate in a democratic society; targeting Jewish people because they are Jewish is not. The distinction must be defended clearly and consistently.
It also requires learning the Jewish foundations of the Christian faith. The Hebrew Scriptures, the history of the people of Israel, and the Jewish context of Jesus and the earliest church should not be treated as distant background. They are central to understanding the Christian story. Respectful engagement with Jewish neighbors helps Christians replace assumptions with knowledge and relationships.
Finally, solidarity should be practical. Congregations can build relationships with local Jewish communities, support educational initiatives, visit Israel responsibly, assist credible humanitarian organizations, and speak up when Jewish institutions are threatened. These steps do not require agreement on every political question. They require a shared commitment to human dignity and honest dialogue.
The British government’s October J7 meeting is one example of how cooperation can become organized action. Christians and Jews can work together against antisemitism while maintaining their distinct religious identities. Friendship is not a substitute for principled disagreement; it is the foundation that allows disagreement to remain respectful.
For Christians who stand with Israel, the measure of conviction is not the volume of a slogan. It is whether our words lead to courage, knowledge, service, and enduring friendship.
Background: UK government report on the J7 Global Task Force.