Israel Allies Foundation Names Its Top 50 Christian Allies of Israel for 2026 as the Feast of Tabernacles Begins

The Israel Allies Foundation has announced its 2026 list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies, naming the late Joni Lamb, co-founder and former president of the Daystar Television Network, as the top Christian ally of Israel for the year. The annual list, released in conjunction with the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) recognizes pastors, ministry leaders, and advocates for their public support for Israel, humanitarian efforts, and spiritual solidarity with the Jewish state. Lamb, who was named to the list posthumously following her passing in May 2026, used Daystar’s global platform and the Daystar House of Hope Israel initiative to provide aid to Holocaust survivors and mobilize prayer and practical support for Israel; in 2024 she received the Israel Allies Award for her support of Israel after the October 7 massacre.

Paula White-Cain, who leads the White House Faith Office and serves as a longtime spiritual advisor to US President Donald Trump, was ranked second. The foundation said White-Cain has emphasized Jerusalem’s significance in the Judeo-Christian faith and mobilized tens of thousands of faith leaders through the National Faith Advisory Board; she is the only person ranked first more than once since the list was launched. “In a time when support for Israel is often tested, these Christian leaders have chosen clarity, courage, and conviction,” said Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation. “They lead not just in words alone, but by faithful action. Their example strengthens the bridge between our communities and advances the cause of faith-based diplomacy.”

The complete 2026 list includes pastors, broadcasters, organizational leaders, and other public figures from around the world whose activities have helped strengthen ties between Christian communities and the State of Israel. Among those on the 2026 list are Pastor Larry Huch, political commentator Scott Jennings, Erika Kirk, and soccer star Lionel Messi. The list was published on Friday, September 25, the day Sukkot began at sundown. (INN/VFI News)

“Then the survivors from all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD Almighty, and to celebrate the Festival of Tabernacles.” – Zechariah 14:16

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