A delegation of European Muslim imams visited Israel in early July 2025, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The group included prominent figures such as French imam Hassen Chalghoumi, president of the Conference of Imams of France, and imams from countries including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The visit, organized by the pro-Israel advocacy group ELNET, aimed to promote messages of peace, reconciliation, and religious coexistence amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. During the meeting, some imams expressed support for Israel, with one imam singing Israel's national anthem, Hatikvah. Herzog welcomed the delegation, emphasizing themes of love and humanity. The visit sparked backlash from various Muslim organizations and communities in Europe and the Middle East, including the European Council of Imams, Al-Azhar in Egypt, and Dutch Muslim leaders, who condemned the delegation and distanced themselves from the visitors. One Dutch imam was suspended following his participation. The delegation's visit was described as courageous by supporters, but it also highlighted divisions within Muslim communities regarding engagement with Israel during the conflict.