The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) held an emergency summit in Jerusalem to address the increasing global concern over antisemitism. This summit followed the Hamas-led events on October 7, 2023. Taking place over three days, the conference emphasized the troubling spread of antisemitic sentiments by social media influencers.
ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler stressed that attacking Jews undermines the foundation of one’s faith, as the Jews provided the Bible and Jesus himself was Jewish. He emphasized the crucial role of combating antisemitism for the Church’s survival.
“If you don’t fight antisemitism, you are sawing off the branch you sit on. For the church to survive, we need to connect to our roots,” Bühler stated.
A significant topic at the conference was Replacement Theology, a belief that the Church replaced the Jewish people in God’s plan. Bühler highlighted the incompatibility of this doctrine with biblical teachings, underscoring the importance of the summit.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Israel’s Special Envoy to the Christian world, George Deek, addressed the attendees. Israeli President Isaac Herzog shared a recorded message acknowledging a disturbing rise in antisemitism, calling it an ancient challenge that requires a unified stand from thought and religious leaders.
“Countering antisemitism requires a combination of law enforcement, adjudication, and education,” Herzog stated.
Dr. Andrew J. Nolte, founder of Regent University’s Israel Institute, addressed the spread of antisemitic beliefs among students, including claims about Jews’ responsibility for Jesus’s death. He clarified that from a Christian perspective, Jesus died for everyone’s sins.
While some criticize Israel’s treatment of Christians, it is viewed as a bastion of religious freedom in the Middle East. According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, as of December 2025, there were approximately 184,200 Christians in Israel, comprising 1.9% of the total population. Arab Christians represent a significant portion of this community.
Nolte noted the relative prosperity and high civic involvement of Christians in Israel, citing examples like the Maronite Christian provost of the University of Haifa.
Christopher Kuehl of Present Witness highlighted the decline in biblical literacy among younger generations. He noted that social media, not traditional religious education, increasingly shapes their views.
Pastor Matthew Earls of Eagles’ Wings Ministries underscored the importance of educating young Christian leaders about biblical truths and fostering ties with Israel.
Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, addressed how Christians and Jews share common challenges in defending their faith. Roytman criticized social media algorithms for amplifying antisemitic content designed to engage and upset users.
The summit gathered over 200 theologians, pastors, and ministry leaders from more than 30 countries, with around 3,000 additional participants online. Journalist Amelie Botbol, based in Tel Aviv, reported on the event.
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