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25 ViZionaries: Jacki Karsh - No. 16

Jacki Karsh is an award-winning, six-time Emmy-nominated journalist. Over a decade of reporting taught her how dangerously misinformed newsrooms shape public opinion. So she founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, the world's only fellowship devoted to educating journalists on Jewish life, antisemitism, and Israel.…

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25 ViZionaries: Shira Lapid - No. 15

Shira Lapid has never waited for someone else to solve a problem. When she sees a need, she builds. After October 7, that meant co-founding a civilian emergency headquarters in New York that helped thousands of Israelis return home. Today, it means representing Israel at the United Nations and working to strengthen …

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25 ViZionaries: Mustapha Ezzarghani - No. 14

Mustapha Ezzarghani has chosen one of the hardest paths in today's world: building trust where hatred has taken root. As a Moroccan-American Muslim, he founded the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, endeavoring to strengthen ties between Muslims and Jews and between Morocco and Israel at a time when many view …

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25 ViZionaries: Raz Malka - No. 13

Raz Malka was born and raised in Kiryat Shmona, a city that has benefited from record philanthropic investments from Jewish National Fund-USA. The city is a place where Zionism has always meant more than words. It has meant choosing to stay, build, and take responsibility for Israel’s northern frontier. At age eight…

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25 ViZionaries: Ofir Dayan - No. 12

As a researcher and leading voice in Israel's national security landscape, Ofir Dayan has dedicated her career to defending the Jewish state on the global stage. Leading the antisemitism and delegitimization research team at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), a team she founded, her work directly sh…

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25 ViZionaries: Ariella Noveck - No. 11

After years building her journalism career across CNN, Bloomberg, ABC and CBS, Ariella Noveck understood the power of those shaping the news and wondered: how could education and engagement lead to understanding? Her answer was action. She pioneered journalist missions to Israel, exposing journalists firsthand to Et…

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25 ViZionaries: Amjad Taha - No. 10

Amjad Taha is a UAE-based political strategist, analyst, journalist and advocate for peace and normalization between Israel and the Arab world. With more than one million followers on social media, he uses digital platforms and international media to promote dialogue, challenge misinformation and encourage greater u…

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25 ViZionaries: Emily Schrader - No. 8

Emily Schrader is an American-Israeli journalist and the founder of the Iran Israel Alliance, a pioneering NGO dedicated to strengthening ties between the Iranian and Israeli peoples and amplifying the voices of Iranians who oppose the Islamic Republic. Through her journalism, advocacy, and international media appea…

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Dahlan denies involvement in Haaretz report alleging UAE warned Netanyahu ahead of Oct. 7

Fatah Reform Democratic faction leader Mohammed Dahlan rejected allegations made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday night that the exiled Palestinian politician was behind a Haaretz report accusing Netanyahu of ignoring a warning from the United Arab Emirates ahead of the October 7 attack, FRD spokesp…

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25 ViZionaries: Benaya Cherlow - No. 6

After serving more than 180 days as an IDF Reserve Captain in Gaza and Lebanon, Benaya Cherlow founded SuitedSoldiers to help strengthen bipartisan support for Israel where America's most important decisions are made: Congress. SuitedSoldiers believes that whoever is America’s next president, Israel cannot afford to…

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25 ViZionaries: Brielle Ganah - No. 5

Captain Brielle Ganah is the head of the IDF’s International Social Media Department. Ganah grew up in Long Island, NY and made Aliyah in 2020. In her two years in the role, she has overseen nearly 100 soldiers and helped the department adjust to the many challenges the IDF faces on the international stage.

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25 ViZionaries: Jacki Alexander - No. 4

Jacki Alexander has never been afraid to shift with the times. Disinformation about Israel spreads at the speed of a share, the average viral post reaches 1 million people online within just 24 hours, and only 1 in 10 people who see a false story ever see the correction. As October 7th unfolded and disinformation fl…

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25 ViZionaries: Roee Azizi - No. 2

Roee Azizi is the founder of Hinenu, a movement dedicated to renewing Israel through a new generation of pioneers. After October 7 and his reserve service in the Negev, he left his previous life, moved to the region, and called on young Israelis to help rebuild the country's frontier communities. More than 300 answe…

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25 ViZionaries: Gadi Ezra - No. 1

Gadi Ezra is the former director of Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Unit, where he was responsible for coordinating and integrating public diplomacy on issues of national importance. He coordinated numerous high-level diplomatic events -including former US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel - and orchestrated …

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10 Christian Zionists: Heather Johnston, No. 10

Heather Johnston has dedicated much of her public ministry to strengthening understanding between Christians and the Jewish people while encouraging practical support for Israel. Motivated by a conviction that Christians are called to bless and stand alongside the Jewish people, she has become a respected advocate f…

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10 Christian Zionists: CeCe Winans, No. 8

CeCe Winans, one of the most celebrated gospel artists of her generation, has long used her influence to express Christian solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people. Her support flows from her deeply held biblical faith and her belief in the enduring covenantal relationship between God and the people of Israel.

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10 Christian Zionists: Lou Engle, No. 7

Lou Engle's passion for Israel grew out of his commitment to prayer, revival, and biblical prophecy. Influenced by the modern prayer movement and relationships with Messianic Jewish leaders, he has spent decades encouraging Christians to embrace God's covenant with Israel and pray for the Jewish people.

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10 Christian Zionists: Pastor Jack Graham, No. 6

Pastor Jack Graham has spent decades using his national platform to encourage Christians to stand with Israel and the Jewish people. Through his preaching, writing, media ministry, and leadership of one of America's largest churches, Graham has consistently emphasized the biblical significance of Israel and the impo…

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10 Christian Zionists: Senator Lindsey Graham, No. 4 (posthumous)

Throughout his career in the United States Senate, Lindsey Graham established himself as one of Israel's most consistent and influential allies in Washington. His support has been shaped by a long-held belief that Israel is both America's closest democratic partner in the Middle East and an indispensable strategic a…

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10 Christian Zionists: Martin & Andrew Sedra, No. 3

Twin brothers Martin and Andrew Sedra are the co-founding pastors of Echo Church in Sydney, Australia. They have become respected voices within Australia's Christian community for their steadfast friendship with Israel and the Jewish people. Their support is rooted in a conviction that the Jewish people occupy a uni…

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10 Christian Zionists: Marco Rubio, No. 1

As America's chief diplomat and National Security Adviser, Marco Rubio has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the US-Israel alliance and to the security of the Jewish state. Throughout his years in public service, including his tenure in the US Senate, Rubio has been a vocal advocate for Israel's right…

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