Former VP Pence delivers pro-Trump message at Israel gala in Texas

• Published date: 11 October 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The gala awards dinner in Dallas, sponsored by the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF), celebrated the efforts of the Trump administration to support the State of Israel and was clouded in anti-Biden rhetoric, shared by Pence during his 25-minute speech.

Pence was recently honored as the No.1 Christian ally of Israel by the IAF as part of this year's Top 50 Christian Allies list.

"I am proud to have served alongside the most pro-Israel president in American history," the former vice president said to a standing ovation and piercing applause.

Pence recounted the previous administration's pro-Israel moves, including relocating the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights deeming settlements no longer inconsistent with international law and shutting down the PLO office in Washington, DC.

"To say the entire world opposed Trump's decision was an understatement," Pence said about the embassy's relocation. He recounted how the former president had called one world leader after another and most, even in the US, were against taking action.

"I didn't agree, but I understood why previous presidents had gone back" on their promises to move the embassy, Pence continued.

He then highlighted how "bipartisan support has begun to erode in one of two major political parties in this country," including efforts by some Democrats recently to deny funding for the Iron Dome missile defense system after thousands of rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza during the May war.

Congress later approved $1 billion for the Iron Dome.

"We believe in good over evil because we cherish an ancient promise that Americans have always clung to: that those who bless her [Israel] will be blessed," Pence said. "We have reached a...