“Amazing”: SA Christian Faith Delegation Attends the Global Summit on Antisemitism in Jerusalem

• A large delegation of South African Christian faith leaders arrived in Jerusalem to join international delegates at a global summit focused on combating the rising tide of antisemitism
• The high-profile international gathering started on 9 June and runs until 11 June 2026 at the global summit headquarters in Jerusalem
• Organised through a joint initiative by the South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), the historic trip was arranged to take a united, public stand against global hatred and discrimination
• Briefly News spoke with Methodist church elder and deacon Ditsego Modupe about the recent Jerusalem summit on antisemitism

The largest South African faith delegation arrived in Jerusalem over the weekend on 9 June 2026 to take a decisive stand against discrimination at the Global Summit on Antisemitism. The news was shared on the Facebook account JOY News, detailing that the group of Christian leaders travelled to Israel to collaborate with international figures in countering the sharp rise of global anti-Jewish hatred.

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By participating in this high-level international forum with educators and pastors from 54 countries, the delegation aims to strengthen biblical literacy about Israel and strengthen solidarity between South African faith communities and the Jewish people.

The battle against rising antisemitism

The Jerusalem Summit comes at an important time as international human rights monitors report a surge in bias incidents targeting Jewish communities globally. According to the Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), through a feature on JOY News, bridging the gap between global faith communities and Israel is important to creating long-term strategies against discrimination. The massive turnout from South African leaders shows a growing international movement within religious civil society to counter unfairness through education and interfaith dialogue.

See the Facebook post below:

Interfaith dialogue, moral responsibility and the pursuit of peace

We spoke with Ditsego to discuss the role of faith leaders in addressing global prejudice while maintaining a balanced spiritual perspective.

We asked the deacon for his view on South African faith leaders participating in this global summit on antisemitism. He responded:

“Standing against hatred and discrimination is a vital part of a faith leader's calling. Our role is to listen, learn, and act as agents of understanding in a deeply divided world”

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The team asked how church leaders can engage without appearing to take sides on politics. He shared:

“The church’s mandate is moral and spiritual, not political. Opposing prejudice is a humanitarian duty, and our focus must always be on promoting reconciliation, respect, and protecting human life.”

Mzansi reacts to the historic faith mission

The post sparked a wave of emotional and supportive reactions on social media from the local Christian community. Viewers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the religious leaders for their dedication, thanking them for leaving the comfort of their homes to champion such an important global cause. Others offered prayers for the group's safety, affirming that the delegation was travelling for a noble and divine purpose.

User @Cecile Abrahams said:

"Awesome. God bless you all for standing with and for Israel."

User @Louise Von Wielligh shared:

"Praise the Lord, He is so good. Blessings to you all."

User @Christine Barker commented:

"What a great cause, as we stand for Israel and her people. Praying for God's hand of protection on you all!"

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User @Jean August said:

"I'm envious."

User @Elmarie Labuschagne added:

"This is your time, Wena Botha. I'm so happy for you. Shalom, be blessed and enjoy Israel."

User @Robyn Slot shared:

"Amazing! So powerful, great work!"

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Source: Briefly News