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Christian Visa Dispute In Israel Resolved After U.S. Ambassador's Intervention - Worthy Christian News
ISRAEL, JUL 20 – U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed visa processing for American Evangelical Christian groups is restored after months of delays caused by Israeli Interior Ministry investigations and bureaucratic hurdles.
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee publicly confronted Israeli Interior Minister Moshe Arbel in early 2025 over halted visas for Christian organizations in Israel.
- The dispute arose from a low-level clerk in Israel’s Interior Ministry who independently delayed visa renewals and imposed extra inquiries on Christian groups.
- Huckabee’s intervention prompted Israeli officials to expedite visa processing, address longtime administrative obstacles, and recommit to respectful treatment of Christians.
- Huckabee warned of potential visa reciprocity measures and emphasized the importance of Christian support amid growing tensions, noting visas for groups like the International Christian Embassy were previously blocked.
- Although the resolution calmed tensions, observers remain uncertain if the improvements represent a lasting change or a temporary fix amid ongoing challenges for Christians in Israel.
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