Hundreds of evangelical Christians in Jerusalem to show support for Israel cheer the peace push
Evangelical Christians from around the world gather for a traditional march in support of Israel during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
JERUSALEM (AP) — More than 1,400 evangelical Christians gathered this week in Jerusalem to show their support for Israel on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a joyous festival marking the fall harvest and commemorating the journey of the Jews in the Exodus.
They also found themselves celebrating the news of an agreement to pause fighting and free the hostages, just days after the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza.
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