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Mission
Statement The mission of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus is to build a direct line of communication, cooperation and coordination between the Knesset and Christian leaders around the world. We strive to establish relationships between the members of Knesset and leaders of churches, Christian organizations and representatives throughout the international community. The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus has attracted an increasingly diverse and growing number of Christian leaders globally. The caucus works with Christians who support Israel and with those who are undecided on their position towards Israel. Many Christians recognize that their belief in the Bible connects them to the land and the people of Israel. On this basis, we work together to achieve our goals. History Made: The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus Vision Realized On January 5, 2004 the Christian Allies Caucus was established with its chairmen Dr. Yuri Shtern, Chairman of the National Union Party and Yair Peretz, Chairman of the orthodox Shas Party. Thirteen Knesset members from seven different parties sit on the caucus to reflect the views of the Israeli population. The caucus meets once a month in the Knesset. Christian and Israeli leaders are invited to the meetings to discuss new initiatives done in conjunction with the caucus and to give their input on ways to strengthen the cooperation between Christians and the people of Israel. On January 20, 2004 the inaugural meeting of the Christian Allies Caucus was held at the Knesset. Members pledged to assist Christian organizations with operating in Israel, to acquaint fellow Knesset members with the Christian programs in Israel and to work together on joint programs. On February 24, 2004 the Speaker of the Knesset Reuven Rivlin welcomed over 65 members and guests to the second meeting of the caucus. Among the guests were Archbisop Pietro Sambi, the Vatican’s Nuncio to Israel. The Knesset is Israel’s Parliament The major function of the Knesset is to legislate and revise laws as necessary. Additional duties include establishing a government, making policy decisions, reviewing government activities and electing the president of the state and the state controller. Members of Knesset (MKs)
are elected every four years within the framework of parties that compete
for the electorate’s votes. Each party chooses its own Knesset candidates
as it sees fit. Most of the work of the MKs is performed in the plenum
(legislation, debates, supervision of the government’s work, the election
of certain public offices and ceremonial The current Knesset is the 17th Knesset since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. For more information regarding the Knesset, parties, members of Knesset, committees and activities, please log on to www.knesset.gov.il. For more information concerning Israel, please log onto the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ web site at www.mfa.gov.il or the web site of the Consulate General of Israel in New York at www.israelfm.org. Our Common Heritage:
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