Fiji moved to deepen its relationship with Israel on Tuesday with the official launch of the 65th Israel Allies Caucus, as government leaders expressed hope that the move would inspire other nations across the Pacific to follow suit.
A diverse group of lawmakers, diplomats, government officials, faith leaders, and international representatives convened at Fiji’s parliament in Suva to formally create a new parliamentary body aimed at strengthening the bond between Fiji and Israel. The event was followed by a Jerusalem Summit dinner, co-hosted with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), where regional leaders explored the diplomatic, economic, and faith-driven dimensions of Fiji’s decision.
Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka chairs the newly established caucus, which is expected to advance pro-Israel legislation, work to combat antisemitism, and build greater cooperation between the two nations based on what organizers describe as shared democratic and biblical values.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, whose remarks at the event were obtained by The Media Line, spoke passionately about the significance of the occasion. “The establishment of the Fiji Israel Allies Caucus is the most welcome development in the history of the Fiji-Israel relationship,” he said. Rabuka also noted that he was present not simply in his role as prime minister, but “as a member of the caucus,” underscoring his personal investment in the new alliance.
The gathering drew a notable lineup of attendees, including Israeli Ambassador Maya Yaron, Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) President Josh Reinstein, ICEJ Senior Vice President David Parsons, Australian Member of Parliament Andrew Wallace, and diplomatic representatives from Samoa, the Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Micronesia, and Papua New Guinea.
The Jerusalem Summit portion of the evening highlighted Fiji’s decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem as a potential blueprint for other Pacific nations weighing similar steps. Organizers contended that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital carries both diplomatic advantages and reflects religious values that have historically connected many Pacific Island nations to Israel.
Reinstein called the caucus launch and the summit “a defining moment for the Pacific,” praising Fiji for showing “courageous leadership by standing with Israel and recognizing Jerusalem as its eternal capital.” He said the summit was meant not only to honor Fiji’s actions but also to highlight “the profound strategic, economic, and spiritual blessings that come from aligning with Israel.”
Reinstein further described the effort as “faith-based diplomacy in action,” bringing partners together around “truth, security, and shared values for a better future across the region.” He added that through its embassy relocation and the creation of the caucus, “Fiji has fulfilled its prophetic calling to lead a new wave of support for Israel from nations of the ends of the earth.”
David Parsons, Senior Vice President and spokesman for the ICEJ, also viewed the day’s events as both politically and spiritually meaningful. He called it “a momentous day for Fiji-Israel relations” and praised Fiji’s leaders for showing “wisdom and discernment in a time of moral confusion and compromise among so many other world leaders concerning Israel.”
Parsons framed the caucus as an expression of deeper spiritual conviction, stating, “The Lord is building Zion and Fiji is rightly aligning with His redemptive purposes in restoring Jerusalem and the Land of Israel to the Jewish people.”
The IAF operates a worldwide network of more than 1,600 legislators connected through parliamentary caucuses that champion faith-based diplomacy in support of Israel. With Fiji now becoming its 65th caucus globally, the organization is looking to Fiji’s example as a catalyst for broader engagement from Pacific Island nations.
