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Ep. 12: Pastor Mario Bramnick: US support for Israel is at a ‘serious crossroads’

Ellie Cohanim talks with Pastor Mario Bramnick, one of the foremost Israel supporters in the Latino world.

The discussion between Ellie Cohanim and Pastor Mario Bramnick takes us behind the scenes of the relocation of the U.S. and South American embassies to Jerusalem.

They also discuss the status and future of Latino support for Israel in the United States and in Latin America, and why Pastor Bramnick believes it’s so important for countries and people to uphold Judeo-Christian values.

Watch it below, and subscribe to the JNS YouTube channel. Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

It also airs on the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS).

About “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim”:

“Global Perspectives” is the Jewish News Syndicate’s newest production. Join former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State Ellie Cohanim, as she hosts some of the most important geopolitical conversations taking place in the Jewish world today. Cohanim, a sought-after speaker in her own right, interviews heads of state, policymakers, thought leaders and activists, in frank and open discussions.

These conversations provide key insights into critical and time-sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat, the rise of violent anti-Semitism, anti-Zionist activities, Christian and Muslim support for Israel, and the historic Abraham Accords.

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