A New Axis of Faith: Israel’s Pacific Allies Defy Global Conformity and Stand With Jerusalem
In a move that underscores Israel’s expanding global footprint and growing alliance with Christian-majority nations, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel embarked Sunday on a six-day historic diplomatic tour across the Pacific, marking the first-ever official state visits by an Israeli government representative to Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
The mission, beginning in the Philippines and culminating in New Zealand, unfolds against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in Gaza, signaling Jerusalem’s determination to pivot from the battlefield to the global stage, securing alliances where faith, gratitude, and shared values still matter.
From the Shores of Manila to the Islands of Faith
Deputy Minister Haskel’s journey is far more than ceremonial. It is a strategic declaration that Israel’s friendships are deepening in corners of the world untouched by the cynicism of Western diplomacy.
“The Pacific nations and the Philippines are true partners of the State of Israel,” Haskel declared before her departure. “I am proud to take part in the first official visit of an Israeli government representative to Papua New Guinea and Fiji, steadfast friends of Israel, and it is our duty to continue nurturing these important relationships.”
Over the course of her mission, Haskel will meet with prime ministers and senior government officials in both Fiji and Papua New Guinea, participate in business and innovation forums, and engage with local Jewish communities, rare but resilient in the far reaches of the Pacific. The tour also includes economic seminars, faith-based community events, and meetings with chambers of commerce across Manila and Auckland, symbolizing a united effort to expand Israel’s diplomatic, technological, and cultural reach throughout the Indo-Pacific.
🚨 Israel’s Deputy FM: “Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza.”
— Jewish News Syndicate (@JNS_org) October 19, 2025
In an exclusive with JNS, @SharrenHaskel says the next stage of President Trump’s peace plan depends on pressure from the two nations hosting Hamas’s leadership.
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Diplomacy Rooted in Faith and Friendship
The timing of Haskel’s visit is no coincidence. Within the last year, both Fiji and Papua New Guinea inaugurated embassies in Jerusalem, joining a small but growing circle of nations that recognize the eternal capital of the Jewish people.
Fiji became the seventh country to open an embassy in Jerusalem just last month, a bold gesture of faith and friendship in an era when many nations still yield to international pressure and hypocrisy.
“The special bond with your great nation is deeply revered by the people of Fiji,” declared Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the inauguration, accompanied by a delegation of senior ministers. “The opening of our embassy is a great testament to the enduring connection between our two peoples.”
Papua New Guinea, whose deeply Christian population has long regarded Israel as the biblical heartland, took the same step in 2024, joining the ranks of the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, and Paraguay, nations that have defied diplomatic convention to stand by Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Netanyahu to Fijian Prime Minister @slrabuka at the Dedication of the Fijian Embassy in Jerusalem:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 17, 2025
"You recognize a truth that everybody should recognize, but few governments have so far. That this has been our capital for 3000 years, since the days of King David." pic.twitter.com/dIgy5uLzmM
A Global Realignment: Israel’s Return to the Pacific
Israel’s renewed engagement with the Pacific is part of a broader strategic vision: to build a coalition of nations bound by moral clarity, biblical solidarity, and mutual innovation. These are not transactional alliances, they are covenantal partnerships, rooted in shared values and faith.
As Haskel put it, “This visit aims to deepen our friendship, advance joint initiatives in development, innovation, and agriculture, and strengthen our connection with Jewish communities across the region.”
Her mission represents a quiet revolution in Israeli diplomacy, one that is bypassing the cynics of Brussels and the bureaucrats of New York in favor of genuine partners who see Israel not as a problem to manage, but as a beacon of faith and resilience in a fractured world.
Support dances for Israel in Papua New Guinea. The first country in the world to decide to open a consulate in Judea and Samaria. pic.twitter.com/RhEASNt5gD
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) December 26, 2023
From Isolation to Illumination
Once upon a time, Israel was the isolated state, surrounded by hostility and hypocrisy. Today, its flag flies proudly over embassies in the Pacific, the Caribbean, Africa, and Eastern Europe, a testament to a global shift in moral gravity.
By bringing Israel’s message of innovation, courage, and eternal faith to the farthest reaches of the Pacific, Sharren Haskel is doing more than making history, she’s rewriting the map of moral diplomacy.
The islands of the Pacific, once missionaries’ outposts of the Gospel, now stand as modern-day witnesses of prophecy fulfilled, nations blessing Israel, and in return, being blessed.
Editorial Summary
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel’s trip across the Pacific is not just diplomacy, it’s a pilgrimage of faith and friendship, marking a profound realignment of global alliances. With Fiji and Papua New Guinea now proudly flying their flags over embassies in Jerusalem, Israel’s light is reaching even the most distant shores, proof that moral clarity still has allies in a world too often clouded by compromise.
