Jay Sekulow Interviews European Union Expert on Middle East on Jay Sekulow Live!

July 18, 2006

(Strasbourg, France) After spending nearly a week in Israel as terrorists launched violent attacks against the Israelis, and now in Strasbourg, France the home of the European Union, ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow today interviewed a top European Union leader who specializes in the Middle East about the battle being waged by Israel to combat terrorism an interview that took place on his nationally broadcast radio program. 

Sekulow, who is working this week at the offices of the European Centre for Law and Justice, an organization affiliated with the ACLJ, spoke with Bas Belder, Vice-Chairperson of the European Union Israel Relations Committee and a member of the European Parliament representing the Netherlands.  Belder is a two-term member of the European Parliament and apart from his duties with the Israel Relations Committee is also a member of the Foreign Relations Committee of the European Parliament.  Belder was also the first chairperson of the United States Relations Committee of the European Parliament.

This is a critical time in the world as Israel battles to defend itself against terrorist organizations which have pledged to destroy the nation of Israel, said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ.  It is extremely important that the world governments understand that Israel is doing what it should fighting to eliminate the terrorists and their infrastructure something that must occur before freedom and peace can exist.  Bas Belder understands the unique challenges facing Israel and we appreciate his thoughts and insights during this critical time for Israel, for the Middle East, and for the world.

Sekulow interviewed Belder on Tuesday, July 18th on Jay Sekulow Live! which is carried on more than 550 Christian radio stations nationwide reaching an estimated 1.5 million listeners daily.  You can listen to the program and the interview by clicking here.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice focuses on constitutional law and is based in Washington, D.C.