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

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

Erika Kirk, widow of the assassinated US conservative activist and Israel supporter Charlie Kirk, will accept an award on his behalf at the Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem this week, according to a statement by the Government Press Office (GPO).

Event Details and Participants

Israel is hosting over 100 influential Christian figures for this four-day summit, organized by the GPO alongside the Foreign Ministry and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. The event will feature an award ceremony recognizing participants for their “exceptional contribution” to Israeli public diplomacy worldwide.

Charlie Kirk’s Letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu

Four months before his assassination during a US college campus appearance in September, Charlie Kirk wrote to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizing Israel’s social media efforts, suggesting improvements for public diplomacy, and offering to meet on the matter.

Context of the Summit

The summit occurs amid ongoing debates within the US conservative movement regarding antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

Author's summary: Erika Kirk will accept an award in Jerusalem honoring Charlie Kirk's impact on Israeli public diplomacy amid efforts to combat antisemitism and improve Israel's global image.

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

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