While attacks on Messianic Jews and Evangelical Christians in Israel by Orthodox Jews are on the increase, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently came out strongly supporting Christians, Israel 365 New reports. He made the comments while addressing an online conference featuring 400 Christian leaders sponsored by the founder of Friends of Zion, Mike Evans. “I’m a great champion of devout Christians because devout Christians are the greatest champions of the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said. With the growing concerns about the increasing attacks on Christians in Israel, Netanyahu was asked if it was safe for Americans to visit. While acknowledging there were issues, Netanyahu added it is just a small minority of Jews who are causing problems, and added this humorous story: “I heard two  American friends talking,” Netanyahu said. “And one of them said, is it safe to go to Israel? And the other answered, ‘Well, you know, once you get past JFK Airport, it’s fine’.” Many Christians look upon Israel’s restoration as a nation in 1948 as a critical signpost leading up …