Glenn Beck, American journalistic figure and die-hard conservative, received the first Zionist Organization of America's "Defender of Israel Award" on Sunday. At the event, Beck was asked if the award signified a future political move, to which Beck responded, "On Dec, 8, I will announce where I am heading." The award is sponsored by American philanthropists and business magnates Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson. Presenting the award, Sheldon Adelson said of Beck, "He is a man of courage and determination, who is devoting his life to battle evil. I have never met a Christian-Zionist like Beck. There is no greater supporter of Israel in the media." Beck, in his acceptance speech, said, "I am a proud Zionist and an obvious defender of Israel. I speak the truth and have been awarded the Defender of Israel Award, which only reveals the kind of trouble we are in." He also added, "The current U.S. government is not a friend of Israel." Beck has been one of the most outspoken and vocal critics of U.S. President Barack Obama. Beck, who left Fox News several months ago, strongly hinted of political aspirations as he wrapped up his speech. "There is a vacuum [in American politics] that I intend to fill. I am not asking you to join me. I would rather join you," he said. Several American politicians were on hand at the ceremony as well. Republican presidential hopeful Congresswoman Michele Bachmann spoke at the event saying, "The Pentagon must prepare a plan for war against Iran, as a last resort." The congresswoman called for crushing economic sanctions on Iran, and promised that on the day she is sworn in as president, she would move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), who also received an honorary ZOA award, pledged that the House of Representatives would work to increase sanctions against Iran. Full disclosure: The Adelsons are also the primary shareholders of Israel Hayom.
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Glenn Beck receives first ZOA 'Defender of Israel Award'
Beck: I am a proud Zionist and obvious defender of Israel; I speak the truth • American businessman Sheldon Adelson: Beck is a man of courage and determination, devoting his life to battle evil. There is no greater supporter of Israel in the media.
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