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75 Christian leaders from 35 African countries visit Israel in solidarity

A church in Jerusalem’s Ein Karem neighborhood on Dec. 13, 2006. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90.
A church in Jerusalem’s Ein Karem neighborhood on Dec. 13, 2006. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90.

A delegation of 75 Christian leaders from 35 African countries visited Israel’s Foreign Ministry as part of a solidarity trip organized by Voices of Christian Africa, the ministry said on Tuesday.

The ministry described the visit as “a powerful expression of friendship, faith, and the strong bonds between Israel and Christian communities across Africa.”

“Thank you for standing with us. We’re grateful to have you here!” the ministry wrote on X.

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