“I have been at the pointy end of the spear on this,” Megyn Kelly said this week, pointing to her record of defending Israel’s right to defend itself and calling out antisemitism on college campuses. “However… some in the pro-Israel camp are so knee-jerk about calling you anti-Semitic… it undermines their own cause.”
Charlie Kirk agreed. “The way you are treating me is so repulsive… I honor the Shabbat, I visit Israel, I fight for it — and yet I’m being called an antisemite.”
Then he voiced what every Modern-Day Esther feels in her heart:
“I want civilization to win. I want the West to win. I don’t want the Islamofascist barbarians to storm the gates of Jerusalem. I want the holy sites protected. I believe in the Holy Land. I love that Jesus walked on water there and rose from the dead and preached on the Mount of Beatitudes… I feel the connection to Israel.”
If you’ve ever prayed for the peace of Jerusalem, if your heart leaps at the thought of walking where Jesus walked, if you believe Israel’s survival matters for the future of faith and freedom — you know exactly what he means.
Both Megyn and Charlie made clear they still want Israel to win. Both warned that alienating allies over honest questions weakens, not strengthens, Israel’s position.
A Prophet in Overalls
Amos was no court prophet. He was a farmer from Tekoa — a man with calloused hands, righteous anger, and a heart tuned to God’s voice. At first, he condemned Israel’s enemies, and the people cheered. But then he turned his words inward, confronting Judah and Israel for their idolatry, greed, and injustice:
“Away with the noise of your songs! … But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5:23-24)
Amos didn’t speak because he despised Israel — he spoke because he loved her and longed for her to walk in God’s ways.
The Same Tension Today
That’s what Megyn and Charlie were getting at. Not every question is disloyalty. Not every concern is betrayal. Sometimes, loving Israel means defending her fiercely against her enemies while praying she walks in justice and righteousness.
From Amos to our own time, faithful friends have been willing to speak truth with love — even when it’s uncomfortable.
A Crucial Crossroads
This tension is real right now. According to the Times of Israel, the IDF Chief of Staff has pledged to carry out the government’s decision to occupy Gaza City “in the best possible way” — with the stated goals of defeating Hamas, bringing home the remaining hostages, and eventually withdrawing.
At the same time, Egyptian and Qatari mediators are working on a comprehensive truce-hostage deal. Critics warn the occupation could deepen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and risk the hostages’ lives; others say it doesn’t go far enough.
These are decisions that will shape Israel’s future for decades — and they require both unity and the freedom for honest debate.
Keeping Our Place at Israel’s Side
Amos refused to stay silent when God’s people needed both love and truth. As Modern-Day Esthers, we must do the same — standing beside Israel in the face of her enemies while praying for her to act in ways that honor God.
Whether or not we share every view expressed by public voices like Megyn Kelly or Charlie Kirk, our support for Israel is not based on politics or personalities. It is rooted in the Word of God, in His covenant with His people, and in the call to stand on the right side of history — with God.
Friends of Israel should support each other in that calling, not fracture over differences in tone or timing. We can be loyal allies and still pray for wisdom, justice, and mercy in every decision.
Lord, give Israel’s leaders wisdom as they weigh the risks of occupying Gaza. Protect the innocent, bring the hostages home, and unite her supporters in truth and love. Let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like a never-failing stream. (Amos 5:24)
