Friends of Zion

He was just a plumber. Then he helped save a plane full of passengers - opinion

Yaniv Hayoun's story became part of a larger message to the world: even in the face of terror, courage can prevail, hope can endure, and no one should have to stand alone.

|ByMIKE EVANS
Yaniv Hayoun, hero of the flydubai incident, is seen alongside Dr. Mike Evans, at the Friends of Zion museum in Jerusalem.
Participants gather for the international October 7 memorial at Jerusalem’s Southern Wall during the Friends of Zion Ambassador Summit.

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

More than 1,000 Christian leaders and influencers took part in the weeklong Israel summit, which included a Jerusalem memorial and meetings with former hostages at the Nova site.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mike Evans, Founder, Friends of Zion

FOZ’s Mike Evans calls for ‘moral clarity’ in Israel’s global media war at diplomatic conference

The Friends of Zion founder highlighted a 24-hour international broadcast reaching 176 countries, called on the Jerusalem Post to help counter what he described as misleading narratives about Israel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
“This evening is much more than an event. It is a message to the world: Israel and the Jewish people are not alone,” Dr Mike Evans

Dr. Mike Evans leads October 7 solidarity gathering in Jerusalem

More than 2,000 people from 123 countries attended the Friends of Zion event, which featured released hostages, bereaved families and Christian and Jewish leaders.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH FOZ

Friends of Zion's Kimhi to 'Post': Charlie Kirk award to go to young Israel ambassadors

Nir Kimhi discusses the importance of Christian Zionist support for Israel and unveils an award in Charlie Kirk’s memory at the FOZ Diplomatic Conference.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
At The Jerusalem Post’s Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion (FOZ) media center in Jerusalem, the organization’s Israel director, Nir Kimhi, discussed the importance of the relationships of Christian Zionists and the State of Israel on September 16th, 2025.

FOZ launches annual Charlie Kirk Award, invites public to nominate first honoree

Mike Evans will inaugurate the Charlie Kirk Award for emerging pro-Israel leaders, with public nominations opening ahead of The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Charlie Kirk debating pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Washington, Seattle, May 7, 2024.

Trump ally Mike Evans: Ceasefire an opportunity to stop Iran, make peace with Saudis - interview

"Israel has been very successful during this war," said Evans, the founder of the Friends of Zion and the Jerusalem Prayer Team.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Trump with Evans next to him

Global Evangelical leaders show unprecedented solidarity for Israel after October 7 - exclusive

The event brought together Evangelical leaders representing a quarter of a billion Christians worldwide in a strong show of support for Israel.

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dr Mike Evans and attendees at the We are all Frinze of Zion global solidarity event, October 7, 2024.

A Quarter of a Billion Friends of Zion Unite for the Anniversary of the October 7 Massacre

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByTAL MALOVEC
Mike Evans & Evangelical leaders presenting Friends of Zion Award to Donald Trump.

Grapevine: All about FOZ

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
THE FRIENDS OF ZION exhibition of 40 Holocaust survivors and the words they live by.

Israeli GPO pleads for media integrity, ethical reporting from foreign press

Featured speakers included members of the Israeli government, the international press, and families of hostages.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByAARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, deputy CEO of strategy and innovation at the Jerusalem Post Group, moderates a panel discussion at the GPO-FOZ event, Jan. 29, 2024.

Iran is trying to distract the world from its nuclear program – Evangelical leader

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post’s Israel Summit, Dr. Mike Evans, Founder and Chairman of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center, described October 7 as a preemptive attack on the State of Israel by Iran.

JANUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dr. Mike Evans, Founder and Chairman of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center

Liberian president gets Friends of Zion Award, eyes Jerusalem embassy

In accepting the award, Weah said, “The friendship between Israel and Liberia is not confined to mere words. I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside other world leaders and diplomats..."

JULY 5, 2023ByBEN RAAB, EVA ROYTBURG
Israeli and Liberian Presidents discuss embassy move, July 4 2023

Grapevine May 5, 2023: A document of inspiration

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 5, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
DR. ROBERT JEFFRESS, flanked by Nir Kimhi (left) and Daniel Voicek, CEO of the Friends of Zion Museum.