The Israel Allies Foundation announced its 2026 list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies in Jerusalem, recognizing Christian leaders for their public advocacy, humanitarian assistance, and religious support for Israel.
Joni Lamb, the late co-founder and former president of Daystar Television Network, was named the list’s top Christian ally posthumously. Lamb provided assistance to Holocaust survivors and mobilized prayer and other support for Israel through Daystar’s international platform and its Daystar House of Hope Israel initiative.
In 2024, Lamb received the Israel Allies Award for her support for Israel following Oct. 7. She died in May 2026.
Paula White-Cain, who leads the White House Faith Office and is a longtime spiritual adviser to President Trump, placed second. White-Cain has emphasized Jerusalem’s importance to the Judeo-Christian faith and mobilized tens of thousands of religious leaders through the National Faith Advisory Board. She is the only person to have ranked No. 1 on the annual list more than once since it was established.
“In a time when support for Israel is often tested, these Christian leaders have chosen clarity, courage, and conviction,” Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein said. “They lead not just in words alone, but by faithful action. Their example strengthens the bridge between our communities and advances the cause of faith-based diplomacy.”
Other figures included on the 2026 list are Pastor Larry Huch, Scott Jennings, Erika Kirk and Lionel Messi. The full ranking includes pastors, broadcasters, organizational leaders and other public figures from around the world.
The annual list was released in conjunction with the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, and recognizes Christian figures whose work the foundation says has strengthened support and practical cooperation with Israel.
The Israel Allies Foundation coordinates a network of more than 1,700 legislators involved in faith-based diplomacy supporting Israel. The organization operates through 66 parliamentary caucuses worldwide.
