The wife of Pastor John Hagee, who founded Christians United for Israel, is now the organization’s co-executive director, along with a longtime Jewish staffer for CUFI.
Diana Hagee and Shari Dollinger will helm the San Antonio, Texas-based group, which has become a pro-Israel lobbying force in Washington, D.C., and state capitals, with its politics skewing to the right.
“For years, Diana and Shari have been working hand-in-hand behind the scenes to harness the power of the American Christian Zionist community into an effective voice for Israel,” John Hagee said in a statement announcing the appointments. “Without their vital contribution, we would not be the organization we are today, and with these two women leading the staff, I am extremely optimistic about our future.”
Diana Hagee has been involved with the group since its founding. Dollinger has served as CUFI’s associate director since 2007.
JTA