Some Christian pilgrims visiting Israel have personally offered their support to Israeli forces positioned along with border with the Gaza Strip. About 25 people strummed guitars and sang religious songs Thursday as hundreds of troops milled about in the distance alongside tanks and armored vehicles. The pilgrims — from the U.S., Europe and Australia — also wore white T-shirts that said “Your God is my God.” And they waved Israeli flags. The group had planned to visit Israel long before this week’s invasion was launched. Some evangelical groups support Israel, believing that Jewish domination over the region is part of biblical prophecy.

- AP