A group of evangelical Christian athletes is due to tour Israel to promote Christian tourism. Dubbed the “Power Team,” the 25 athletes, who perform feats of strength such as smashing concrete blocks and bending steel in order to motivate people, will visit holy sites and meet Israeli leaders, an Israeli Tourism Ministry statement said.
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