Charlie Kirk’s widow to accept public diplomacy award on his behalf at Jerusalem summit

Charlie Kirk’s Widow to Receive Public Diplomacy Award in Jerusalem

Erika Kirk, widow of the slain American conservative activist and Israel supporter Charlie Kirk, will accept a public diplomacy award on his behalf at the Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem this week, according to a statement from Israel’s Government Press Office (GPO).

The event, co-organized by the GPO, the Foreign Ministry, and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, gathers more than 100 prominent Christian media personalities, religious leaders, and organization heads from around the globe.

“Over 100 representatives of leading Christian media outlets, opinion leaders, religious figures, and heads of organizations from various countries are expected to attend,” the GPO stated.

The summit’s purpose is to strengthen understanding of Israeli society, address antisemitism on social networks, and showcase Israel as a modern, diverse, and open nation. The four-day conference will also include an award ceremony recognizing participants with an exceptional contribution to Israel’s image abroad.

Four months before his assassination in September during a public appearance at a U.S. college campus, Charlie Kirk had written to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In his letter, he offered criticism of Israel’s social media approach, suggesting improvements in its global communication strategy and expressing readiness to meet with the prime minister to discuss the issue.

The summit takes place amid growing debate within American conservative circles over antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

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Erika Kirk will honor her late husband’s legacy in Jerusalem, where Christian leaders meet to discuss strengthening Israel’s global image and combating antisemitism.

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The Times of Israel The Times of Israel — 2025-11-02

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