BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Evangelical Christians plead for Israel

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Evangelical Christians plead for Israel
In common with many American evangelicals, he believes
that God gave the land to the Jewish people and that Christians have a
Biblical duty to support it and the Jews. John Hagee says 40 million Americans back his views. "For the first time in the history of Christianity in America, Christians will go to the Hill to support Israel as Christians,"


John Hagee Ministries - Pastor Hagee

Dr. Hagee was awarded the "Humanitarian of the Year" award by the San Antonio B'Nai B'Rith Council. It was the first time in the history of San Antonio that this award has been given to a gentile. Dr. Hagee was presented the ZOA Israel Award by U.N. Ambassador Jean Kirkpatrick. This award was given by the Jewish Community of Dallas, Texas. He was presented the ZOA Service Award by Gov. Mark White. Mayor Kathy Whitmire issued a special proclamation in his honor declaring Pastor John C. Hagee Day in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hagee has received numerous honors and accolades from national Jewish Organizations for his unwavering support of Israel.