Two dozen members of a group representing several churches from the Richmond, Virginia area arrived in Israel yesterday on a seven-day visit. The group will be touring throughout the country to express solidarity with the people of Israel. Group member John Tucker told Arutz-7 yesterday that despite the recent surge in violence, none of the participants canceled plans to come on the mission. \"We love the Israelis and the Jewish people.\" he said. \"This is our time to show that love, and we believe that G-d will keep us safe.\"