Regent University Hosts Israel's UN Ambassador: Partnerships and Support Announced

Diplomatic Visit and Discussions

• 🇮🇱 Regent University welcomed Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Denon, for discussions on various issues.
• 🎙️ The event featured conversations with Regent Chancellor Gordon Robertson and Dean Michelle Bachman, addressing topics like the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the potential for a one-state or two-state solution.

Hostage Situation and Future Conflict

• 🕊️ Ambassador Denon stated that further attacks on Gaza are anticipated unless Hamas releases the remaining hostages, emphasizing the commitment to their safe return.
• 🧠 Denon expressed concern that younger generations in the region are being influenced by anti-Semitic ideologies, which he believes are also infiltrating American college campuses.

Academic and Humanitarian Initiatives

• 🎓 Regent University, in partnership with CBN Israel and Hebrew University, announced three fully funded scholarships for Regent students to study in Israel starting in Fall 2025.
• ❤️ CBN Israel is establishing a resilience center to support Israelis traumatized by the October 7th attacks and is involved in rebuilding devastated communities like Kibbutz Nir Am.

Christian Support for Israel

• 🤝 The visit underscored the long-standing support of evangelical Christians for the state of Israel, a commitment reiterated by Pat Robertson in 2003 and demonstrated again at Regent University.
• 📖 Gordon Robertson highlighted the theological significance of standing with Israel, referencing biblical prophecies and the concept of being "grafted in."

Addressing Anti-Semitism and Global Concerns

• 🌍 Ambassador Denon and Gordon Robertson discussed the rise of anti-Semitic rhetoric, particularly the calls for the elimination of Jews, contrasting it with the narrative of Israel as an apartheid state.
• ⚖️ The importance of upholding international law and standing against hatred, especially in light of the October 7th attacks and ongoing threats, was emphasized as a critical ideological battle.