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By Dani Naveh, President & CEO, Israel Bonds

A few weeks ago, as I was in New York, Facetiming with my three children in Israel—our family routine whenever sirens go off alerting people to rush to nearby bomb shelters—our worst fear came true. An Iranian missile struck our family home. Through the phone, my wife and I heard an explosion too loud to be in the distance. Our children, though shaken, survived, but as they left the shelter, they witnessed our house and yard engulfed in flames.

It is during these challenging times that I am reminded that true friendship is not merely spoken, it is demonstrated. Soon after I made my way to Israel to be with my children, I received meaningful messages from my friends at CBN—phone calls and emails of support. My family’s home was in ashes, but our spirits were intact.

The bond between Christians and Jews, forged through spiritual kinship, is more vital today than ever before. Israel is facing a battle on multiple fronts, but in our darkest hours following the horrific day of October 7, we have also seen the brightest lights—many of them coming from our Christian brothers and sisters across the United States.

As the President and CEO of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand this outpouring of support not only in words and prayers, but in meaningful action. Since the attacks of October 7, individuals and institutions have invested over $5 billion globally in Israel through Israel bonds. And a growing share of these investments has come from Christian supporters who understand that supporting Israel economically is one of the most concrete ways to stand with the Jewish people, and secure Israel’s future.

On May 10, 1951, in New York’s Madison Square Garden, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion launched this extraordinary initiative with a simple but powerful idea: allow friends of Israel, wherever they may live, to invest in her future. Seventy-four years later, Israel Bonds continues to offer that same opportunity—not just to invest in a bond, but to invest in a nation, a people, and a promise. Since that historic day, Israel Bonds has generated over $54 billion in sales from around the world.

For many Christians, this commitment to Israel stems from deeply held beliefs. As Psalm 122:6 commands, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’” But prayer must be accompanied by action. In the Book of Ruth, we find a moving declaration of loyalty from Ruth, a non-Jewish Moabite woman, recently widowed, to her mother-in-law Naomi: “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” That enduring message of solidarity has echoed across generations and faith traditions. Today, it resonates once again.

I write not only as the leader of a financial institution but also as someone who has lived through decades of Israeli history. I served in government as an Israeli cabinet minister during years when peace felt within reach and during times when war knocked on every door.

In recent months, I’ve traveled across the United States, meeting with Christian pastors, lay leaders, business executives, and families. Many have asked me: What can we do for Israel right now? My answer is always the same—continue to pray, continue to speak truth, and when you are able, invest in Israel’s future. Buying an Israel bond is not only a smart financial decision—it is a deeply spiritual one. It is a tangible declaration that you stand with Israel not only in words, but in deeds.

Israel Bonds is not a charitable contribution. It is a smart financial investment, backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Israel. But more than that, it is a moral investment—one that allows individuals to stand on the side of life, democracy, and shared values. As talks of ceasefires and peace unfold, the fight for Israel’s future continues, supported by communities around the world.

Let us walk this path together, in covenant and in courage. Join us. Invest in Israel. Not for politics. Not for headlines. But for hope, for peace, and for a future rooted in shared faith.

As Psalm 133:1 says: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.” May our unity be not only in spirit, but in action.

Dani Naveh is President and CEO of the Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds. Since 2021, Mr. Naveh has steered the organization to record-breaking sales. Under Mr. Naveh’s leadership, Israel Bonds has brought in unprecedented support, raising over $5 billion in investments since October 7, 2023. Mr. Naveh previously served in various governmental roles including as Israel’s Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of Health and Cabinet Secretary. After his tenure in government, Mr. Naveh transitioned to the business sector, leading major financial groups like Clal Insurance and founding ventures in medtech, insurtech, and fintech.