Last week, the new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog—a ceremony rich in symbolism, but even richer in significance. During this pivotal moment, Ambassador Lew made a statement that reflects both the gravity of the region’s threats and the moral clarity needed to face them:
“Iran is actively seeking ways to destroy the State of Israel.”
These are not words of diplomatic convenience. They are words of truth.
Iran’s Escalating Threat
Ambassador Lew’s comments came amid growing tensions, as Iran continues to fund terror proxies across the region—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and militias in Syria and Iraq—while advancing a nuclear program that deeply alarms not only Israel, but the entire Western world. Just this month, Iranian-backed forces attempted to launch drone and rocket attacks at Israeli targets, reminding the world that Iran’s threat is not theoretical—it is real, and it is immediate.
President Herzog rightly responded by calling for “a united global front against Iran.” At CJUI, we echo that call.
A Moment for Moral Leadership
This is not just a geopolitical crisis; it is a moral crossroads. For Christians and Jews alike, the security of Israel is not a partisan issue—it is a spiritual and humanitarian imperative. The people of Israel face existential threats not only from Iran’s leaders but from the broader network of antisemitic ideologies spreading across the globe.
Ambassador Lew’s visit signals an encouraging sign that the U.S.-Israel alliance still holds strong. But declarations must be followed by action. Will the world truly hold Iran accountable? Will we allow a genocidal regime to dictate the future of the Middle East? Or will free nations stand together in resolve and righteousness?
What Can We Do?
In this hour of testing, CJUI calls on our community to:
- Pray for the peace and protection of Israel (Psalm 122:6).
- Support U.S. policies that confront Iran’s terror networks and nuclear ambitions.
- Advocate for stronger international coalitions to isolate the Iranian regime.
- Stand with Israel unapologetically, both in our words and our deeds.
United for Israel. Unyielding in Truth.
Ambassador Lew’s bold acknowledgment of the Iranian threat is not just diplomatic protocol—it is a wake-up call. Let us respond not with fear, but with faith. Not with silence, but with solidarity.
As Christians and Jews united for Israel, we stand firm: Israel has a right to exist, to defend herself, and to live in peace. And we will never stop standing by her side.