Yesterday, we asked SFI readers to call their senators in Washington and ask them to support a resolution authored by U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense and condemning Hamas’ rocket fire against Israeli civilians. If you’re following our Live Updates, you already know that the resolution passed yesterday afternoon by unanimous consent. 66 Senators – two-thirds of the chamber – cosponsored the resolution.
Thank you for calling your senators. Please call back and thank them for their support! And let’s be ready to make more phone calls when the House of Representatives considers a resolution which may happen soon.
Lost in the swift action by the Senate yesterday is the underlying message it sends to the world about where America stands when it comes to our alliance with Israel. Pro-Israel resolutions routinely pass the Senate with 90+ “yes” votes (out of 100 Senators) or by unanimous consent. In the House, these resolutions usually get more than 400 “yes” votes (out of 435 total). Those margins are usually reserved for uncontroversial things like naming post offices.
The reason our leaders vote in such overwhelming numbers to support Israel is because the American people are overwhelmingly pro-Israel and our elected officials reflect that attitude.
In the coming days, we will be called on to continue to defend Israel’s actions and her right to defend herself. As the violence continues and, possibly, escalates, Israel’s enemies will have better and more effective propaganda to use against us even though Israel takes more care to avoid civilian casualties than any army in the world.
It will fall to us to defend Israel to our friends and congregations – and, yes, to our elected officials.
What do you think?
12:52 pm
I am very pleased that Americas Senators voted to support Isreal the right to defend itself against terrorists. The greatest support towards Isreal is from the Triune GOD that loves you as the apple of his eye. It is dangerous to mess around with the Living GOD.
7:12 am
May Jehovah God bless and keep you Israel!
6:27 am
Psalm 104
7:17 pm
Israel you are God’s chosen. As a Christian I am elated to know how the story ends. We(you Israel and I) are victorious in Christ Jesus. I pray Psalms 91 over you. And for those attacking our president, shame on you. As Christians we have a responsibility to pray for our leader and ALL governmental officials. We should pray for our country, and pray that the alliance declared for Israel by USA will remain strong and we stand United for Christ. Israel know that God has you hidden in His bosom and NO WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER AND KNOW THAT WHAT WAS MEANT FOR EVIL WILL BE FOR ISRAEL’S GOOD. Your latter will be greater than your former. Again, we win praise God.
12:42 am
Cheryl, you have no Idea what you are saying, because this so cslled president leaves a lot to be desire. He has lied to the American and the Isreali people since day one. He will not stand with anyone except to protect the islamic people. If he is so good, where is he in all of this, has he come forward to come out against what happened here, NO!! he keeps silent. Well he silence speaks very loudly all over the world, beside he is NO leader!!!!!!
5:10 pm
because my comment was censored and actually omitted by the biased people of this site I will send my donations for the support of ISRAEL through other channels who may better appreciate hearing the truth, also I will cancel my subscription with this web site.
1:32 pm
Not only are we to be praying for Israel we need to send money to help feed, clothe, and take care of God’s chosen people. Let us do everything that we can to help….and pray, pray, and pray more!
1:16 pm
I too, stand by Israel and God’s chosen people. I pray for their safety and peace. Please know there are many in the United States who are behind them with prayers.
12:47 am
Amy, praying is good but where were you when you had a chance to stand up before the world and vote this idiotic liar out of office and get someone with the guts to stand up for Isreal and show the world you had the guts, instead of folding with a vote for him and more of his lies.
11:45 am
Israel is undoubtly in the right one hundred percent with her response against the terrorist. The Hamas are using rockets daily to try and put all of Israel’s citizens in a state of fear and harm, and that is what makes the Hamas organization terrorist and a terrorist organization.
Israel’s response is no different then when the United Kingdom in WWII had to defend itself from the Nazi V-2 Rockets and Buzz Bomb attacks on London. Israel is in the same situtation that the U.K. was in during that time…Israel has the absolute right not to only protect all of her citizens from harm, but also terror.
Shalom be with you Israel.
11:31 am
Genesis 12:1-3
King James Version (KJV)
3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
8:13 am
Our president has continually ignored threats to Israel and attacks on Israel, which shows wherown agenda lies.Despite his personal inaction,the people support Israel’s right to defend herself.
12:27 am
We in the USA want our friends in Israel that they are in our thoughts and prayers, while we pray for peace. May all the peoples of the world learn to love and respect each other, and make war a thing of the past.
11:47 pm
i pray GODS protection over Israel and for my brothers and sisters there for Israel is the apple of GODS eye
9:36 pm
We must support Israel and the God of Israel does not want Jerusalem divided. We Americans or others who would insist in this would terrible act will be cursed. I love Israel and I come from the Republic of Ireland. Irish people know what itis to be divided. Irish people were the losers under British Rule before we became a nation in the early part of last Century. I am praying for the Peace of Jerusalem and Gods Holy Protection always. God Bless you all in Jusus’s name.
8:50 pm
Love and prayers for Israel.
8:45 pm
My Dear brothers and sisters of Israel,
Don’t forget
Your still the apple of God’s eye!
We are praying for you and we will forever stand with Israel!
7:58 pm
do not trust obama i pray for all of israel every morning and night everyday,and will till i die,god gave abraham,issac and jacob,that land it all belongs to god and israel and them ownly
6:16 pm
We love you Israel. We are praying for all the people of Israel. May God be with you.
6:05 pm
we will be praying for Israel that will turn back to God and will trust GOD and see wonders. Also, we are praying for USA – for peace, and repentance for any sin that can put a wall between USA and GOD
4:20 pm
America will be conquered and destroyed from within unless they repent and defend Israel. He will turn His back on anyone who does not bless Israel.
6:51 pm
I agree..america needs to repent of her sins, as each individual does.. God blessed us…now is different story..is a moral issue with this country as never before…
12:01 am
Charlotte, you couldn’t have said it any better.Israel is forever.thank you Jesus.
12:16 am
The article stated America backs Israel overwhelmingly. You did read it, right? God will bless those who defend Israel and curse those who do not. Thanks
6:39 am
I hope America will not forget the she bears some responsibility for this situation because former President George Bush forced former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to vacate the Gaza strip andw
12:43 pm
Amen Chalotte!! Wake up America…go back to reading your Bible and respecting our Lord and Savior and help His people, Israel.!!!
4:05 pm
Israel is our Allies and God says we are to stand behind her. No if, and or butts about it. If we don’t his wrath will be on our country. if we do he will bless us.
4:03 pm
I stand with Israel always..many prayers are needed..but I also ask all my Christian brothers and sisters to Fly the Israeli Flag at your homes as an outward sign that WE DO STAND with our Jewish brothers and sisters…Let all know!!
12:47 pm
Amen Lisa : I need a small Israeli flag to put in my bedroom widow for all who pass by to see.
I live in an apartment complex, and people pass by my bedroom window.Your idea is a good one!! Stand up and be counted for God and for Israel!!
3:15 pm
Yes Yes and Yes Israel is God’s chosen and we should stand firm with them
2:56 pm
Israel has the right to defend their nation without asking for permission from the US, UN or any other nation.We will continue to pray for the safety of Israel and their people..But,The Lord our God and Savior will defend and protect his land and his people. LOOK UP.. OR REDEMPTION IS NEAR. aS jOHN hAGEE WOULD SAY…pack up; look up were going up…I am ready…how about you guys????
6:09 pm
What are you refering to? I am not aware of it- I know mostly all the Democrats would go along with Obama- so what are you talking about- it would take someone really dumb to not know that Obama is against Israel. thanks
12:51 pm
Read what God said to Abraham ( the father of the jewish nation) in Genisis 12:3. Bless Israel, you will be blessed, curse Israel and you will be cursed.
Read it in Genisis 12:3
2:49 pm
I’m glad there was support for Israel
from our Senators, hopefully this will
not bring as much judgment on America.
1:32 pm
Call your elected representatives NOW and tell them to put the pressure on Obama to get behind Israel and give them everything they need to combat this outrageous assault on them and Holy Land!
12:21 am
We do support Israel. Israel has the Iron Dome missile defense because ofamerican support. This administration has stated and shown its support many times. Pray for the peace of Israel.
1:17 pm
My prayers are with Israel and all of God’s people. Those who are lost, please listen. Our Lord Jesus Christ will return one day soon. Please accept His love for you and Him as Savior.
12:48 pm
Come Yeshua Come
1:18 pm
Amen and Amen.
12:48 pm
I echo Diana’s comment. My prayer is the Lord blesses and protects Israel and keep her people safe and strengthen her with His right hand.
12:56 pm
The Lord will deliver Israel, but He also holds us accountable in how we treat them.
Oboma is a muslim and their Koran calls christians and jews infidels so secretly he is on the Muslims side!!That’s why he wouldn’t send more protection to our ambassador in Lybia. He’d prefer a pat on the back from muslims than to save the lives of indidels!! Wake up America!!
12:34 pm
I too pray for my brother and sisters in Israel. They can not trust America because of obama being a muslim who’s book says to kill Jews and Christians. God will protect you Israel, trust in Him and you’ll be safe.
11:42 am
my prayers for Israel and my beloved brothers and sisters are lifted up to our Lord and savior daily for their safety and peace.nehemiah 1:6.and be assured that we here in the U.S.A care deeply about what is happening.