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Evangelical Leaders Rally in Israel Amid Youth's Declining Support

1/4/2026

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Declining support among younger evangelicals prompted about 1,000 U.S. evangelical leaders to travel to Israel.
Organizers attribute the shift to anti-Israel sentiment from Tucker Carlson (Fox News host) and Candace Owens (conservative commentator).
Surveys show 39% of evangelicals aged 18–29 approve of Israel, compared with 70% of those over 60.
Experts warn that perceptions of oppression are contributing to the shift.

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Story summary

Declining support among younger evangelicals prompted about 1,000 U.S. evangelical leaders to travel to Israel.
Organizers attribute the shift to anti-Israel sentiment from Tucker Carlson (Fox News host) and Candace Owens (conservative commentator).
Surveys show 39% of evangelicals aged 18–29 approve of Israel, compared with 70% of those over 60.
Experts warn that perceptions of oppression are contributing to the shift.