Evangelical Christians, who have long supported Israel, visit as wartime volunteers

Evangelical Christians have long been vocal supporters of Israel, and that extends to the current war in Gaza. Many have visited recently as volunteers.

Evangelicals have been among Israel's fiercest foreign supporters for years, particularly in the United States, where their significant political influence has helped shape the Israel policy of recent Republican administrations.

They believe Israel is key to an end-times prophecy that will bring about the return of the Christian Messiah. Many of these Christians support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland.