Israel’s Sara Netanyahu calls for unity among Christians, Jews with antisemitism on the rise
Antisemitism threatens to undermine the relationship between Christians and Jews, Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned on a visit to Washington, D.C., this week.
“Israel has never had a prime minister like my husband, who during every visit to the United States makes it a point to meet with leaders of the Christian community, embrace them, listen to them and maintain a close and genuine relationship as true partners and friends,” she told Fox News Digital exclusively. “Their courage in standing firm against the enemies of Israel is worthy of appreciation. They are our [unofficial] ambassadors, and I hope our partnership will continue to grow and strengthen.”
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In remarks following her four-day visit for the “Be Best” First Ladies’ Summit, she said extremist elements on both the far left and right continue to promote antisemitism despite the historical record of where it leads and are seeking to undermine Israel and divide support within the Christian community.
Sara Netanyahu was raised in Israel by her parents, Shmuel and Hava Ben-Artzi. Her father, a Bible scholar and educator, instilled in her an appreciation for the Jewish people’s historical connection to the land of Israel.
“We are in an existential war — a war of good vs. evil — against a force that seeks to destroy Israel and the world,” she said. “Leaders of the Iranian regime have publicly burned the flags of Israel and the United States. They have called Israel the ‘Little Satan’ and America the ‘Great Satan.’ Israel has never had a better friend than Donald Trump. Together with the [Israeli] prime minister, they are reshaping the Middle East and creating an opportunity for a new future for the entire free world.”
During her U.S. visit, Netanyahu met with multiple first ladies; delivered a speech at the U.S. State Department; held talks with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; engaged with technology and AI companies; and held a large meeting with parents of children serving in the Israel Defense Forces. The visit also carried economic implications, leading to expanded dialogue with Microsoft and Meta at the global level.
“Israel is a leading country among advanced Western nations in morality, values and certainly technology,” she said. “Israeli innovation impacts people around the world every day in fields such as cybersecurity, fintech and agriculture. We contribute our knowledge and build strategic partnerships that bring Israel closer to its allies. There is strong appreciation for Israel worldwide, and when countries recognize our contributions, they choose partnership over extremism and hatred.”
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