Covenant
God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He has not forgotten His people or abandoned His promises.
Good News for Israel
Stand With Israel
Biblical Conviction
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Historical Truth
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Legal Clarity
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Practical Action
GNFI stands with Israel and calls the nations to do the same — recognising God’s enduring purposes for the Jewish people, the Land and Jerusalem, and responding with truth, courage and practical support.
Why We Stand
Our Stand Begins with God
We stand with Israel because the Bible reveals God’s enduring covenant with the Jewish people, His purposes for the Land and Jerusalem, and His plan of redemption through Yeshua the Messiah.
Restoration
The prophets repeatedly foretold the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the restoration of Israel.
Messiah
Israel’s story ultimately points to Yeshua and to the fulfilment of God’s redemptive purposes for Israel and the nations.
What We Stand For
Four Commitments. One Conviction.
The Land
We affirm the biblical covenant and Israel’s historic connection to the Land of Israel.
Jerusalem
We stand for Jerusalem — the historic, spiritual and national centre of the Jewish people.
The Jewish People
We stand against antisemitism and for the security, dignity and flourishing of Jewish people worldwide.
The Nations
We call Christians, governments and institutions to engage with Israel in truth, justice and mutual respect.
The Case for Israel
A Case Built on Four Foundations
We partner with trusted ministries and experts to present the full case for Israel from Scripture, history, international law and practical solidarity.
Practical Solidarity
Comforting Israel, teaching the Church, advocating and providing practical assistance throughout Israel and among the nations.
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Historical & International
Advocating for Israel in Europe and international institutions. Combating antisemitism, presenting Israel’s historical and legal rights and educating political leaders.
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Legal Foundation
Providing legal analysis and scholarship on Israel, international law, self-determination, armed conflict, human rights and developments at the United Nations.
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Biblical Foundation
Bringing biblical understanding to the Church and nations regarding God’s purposes for Israel. Promoting comfort for the Jewish people through prayer and action.
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Partner in Israel
Netivyah Bible Instruction Ministry
Jerusalem, IsraelNetivyah is an Israeli Messianic ministry based in Jerusalem, teaching the Scriptures in their Jewish context, proclaiming Yeshua as Messiah, equipping believers and providing practical assistance to people in need throughout Israel.
From Conviction to Action
Building Bridges With Israel
Connecting cities, communities and civic leaders through meaningful Sister City relationships.
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Your Nation
Cities & Communities
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Israel
Cities & Communities
A Global Sister City Strategy
A Practical Way to Stand With Israel
Good News for Israel has developed a Sister City strategy designed to build carefully matched civic relationships between communities around the world and municipalities in Israel.
A detailed Australia–Israel study provides the initial working model. It demonstrates how cities can be matched around genuine areas of compatibility such as geography, economic activity, industries, community priorities and opportunities for practical cooperation.
These relationships can create enduring opportunities in business, education, agriculture, technology, tourism, emergency services and cultural exchange. At a time of rising antisemitism, genuine civic friendship with Israeli communities also provides a constructive response rooted in relationship rather than rhetoric.
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Match
Identify cities and municipalities with genuine areas of common interest, including geography, industries, economic activity and community priorities.
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Connect
Facilitate appropriate introductions between civic leaders and municipalities, working with trusted contacts in Israel to help establish meaningful dialogue.
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Build
Encourage enduring relationships through economic, educational, cultural and community exchange rather than one-off symbolic gestures.
Illustrative Examples
Communities With Something to Share
Sister City relationships can be built around genuine areas of civic, economic and geographic compatibility. The examples below illustrate the model and should not be understood as formal municipal proposals.
Examples Only — Not Formal Proposals
Brisbane
Queensland, Australia
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Jerusalem
Capital-city connections, tourism, technology, education and civic exchange.
Regional Queensland
Australia
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Beersheba Region
Agriculture, education, regional development and innovation provide natural areas for cooperation.
Coastal Community
International Example
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Israeli Coastal City
Tourism, coastal planning, water management, emergency services and sustainable development.
Your City or Town
Anywhere in the World
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Israel
Israel
Potential matches are researched and developed in consultation with appropriate civic representatives.
A Relationship Already Established
Proof That Civic Friendship Can Endure
The Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia and Netanya in Israel have been Sister Cities since 1987. Both are growing coastal communities with strong tourism economies and shared opportunities in sustainable tourism, urban planning, innovation and community cooperation.
Existing relationships such as this demonstrate what is possible when communities build lasting civic friendships with Israel.
For Mayors, Councillors & City Officials
Exploring a Relationship With an Israeli Municipality?
Good News for Israel welcomes enquiries from authorised municipal representatives and civic leaders interested in exploring an appropriate Sister City relationship. Where appropriate, we can assist with background research and facilitate introductions through trusted contacts in Israel. This initiative is intended for municipal representatives and civic leaders rather than general public campaigning.
The Four Pillars of Israel’s Case
A Message from Danny Danon
Israel’s Former Ambassador to the United Nations
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Know Why You Stand
The Four Pillars
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01Biblical — God’s eternal promises
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02Historical — The facts of the past
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03Legal — International law and justice
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04Moral — The right thing to do
Stand With Jerusalem
A City at the Centre of God’s Purposes
Jerusalem is Israel’s eternal capital and the place God has chosen for His name to dwell. We support the recognition of Jerusalem and the relocation of national embassies to the city.
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Pray for the peace
of Jerusalem.
Psalm 122:6
What You Can Do
Take Your Place. Make a Difference.
Pray
Pray for Israel, Jerusalem and the peoples of the region.
Learn
Understand the biblical, historical and legal case for Israel.
Speak
Challenge antisemitism and speak truth in love and courage.
Engage
Write your representatives and encourage your government to recognise Jerusalem, strengthen relations with Israel and support Israel constructively at the United Nation.
Connect
Build business, education, tourism, sister-city, trade and community relationships with Israel — and visit the Land for yourself.
Support
Give practically, support trustworthy work in Israel and extend hospitality and encouragement to Israelis travelling abroad.
The Prophets Saw a Day...
God’s Word Does Not Return Void
Explore the Scriptures that reveal Israel’s physical and spiritual restoration, Jerusalem’s place in God’s purposes and the prophetic road leading towards the return of Messiah.
Explore All Scriptures
A Nation
שוקמנו
Isaiah 66
The People
Return
Jeremiah 31:10
The Land
Flourishes
Ezekiel 36:33–35
Jerusalem
שוקמנו
Zechariah 8:3
The Nations
הגיבו
Isaiah 49:22
History is still
being written.
Where will
you stand?
Standing with Israel is more than expressing an opinion. It is understanding the story, speaking truth, opposing antisemitism, comforting the Jewish people and taking our place within God’s purposes for Israel and the nations.