A pastor running for California governor is making Israel one of his first and fiercest campaign priorities, vowing to become the most pro-Israel leader the state has ever seen while pledging to confront the surge of anti-Semitism erupting on university campuses and across California’s cultural landscape.
In an interview with CBN News’ Jerusalem Dateline, Pastor Ché Ahn explained how his commitment to Israel will define his run for California governor.
“I am going to be the best pro-Israel governor in the history of California. I mean that. I love Israel,” he declared.
Ahn’s stance is not new.
For more than two decades, his church, Harvest Rock, has hosted nights to honor Israel and raised “hundreds of thousands of dollars to bless Israel.” Ahn noted that his ministry network has led tours to the Holy Land “a dozen times.” He also stated, “We pray for Israel. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
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Ahn says California must confront the current wave of anti-Jewish hostility—especially on university campuses.
After the events of Oct. 7, 2023, he pointed to demonstrations at UCLA and USC, noting that “there were pro-Palestinian marches led by professors.” If elected, he vows to act decisively: “I am going to… discipline the schools that are allowing these pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic marches and statements to go forth.”
For Ahn, running for governor also means ushering in godliness into the darkest of places.
“We need to change the spiritual climate of California. It’s not just getting the votes out,” he said.
From Ahn’s perspective, the issue is clear: blessing Israel is not just a geopolitical strategy—it is a matter of spiritual alignment. And confronting anti-Semitism is not merely a policy plank—it is obedience. With California teetering between revival and rebellion, he believes the next chapter of the state will be determined by whether its leaders defend truth, honor God and stand with His people.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
