A year ago, walking the halls of Capitol Hill, the support for Israel was visible, vocal, and morally clear. This year, in addition to the growing amount of anti-Israel voices from the Democrats, I was surprised to hear a different tone from a number of Republicans, fueled by a growing misinformation campaign trying to turn American Christians against the one country in the Middle East where Christians are truly protected. 

Israel continues to enjoy broad support from the Republican party, but we cannot be passive while a coordinated misinformation campaign, likely driven by actors such as Qatar, Iran, China, Russia, or some combination, works to erode it. These forces understand that one of the strongest remaining pillars of support for Israel in the United States is the Christian community, and influencing even a segment of Christian Republican lawmakers could have serious consequences for key votes affecting both Israel and America. Based on discussions I’ve had in recent meetings, there are early signs this effort may already be gaining traction, and it must be stopped to protect both Israel and the USA.