4/28/11, Israel Today:  Israel lost a dear Christian friend and supporter on Wednesday when David Wilkerson, Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City, was killed in a tragic car accident near Dallas, Texas.  Wilkerson is perhaps best known for his 1963 book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," which chronicled his earlier years ministering to drug addicts and gang members in New York.  The book was eventually made into a hit movie starring Pat Boone, another staunch Christian supporter of Israel.  In 2003, Israel Today editor, Aviel Schneider, had the privilege of interviewing Wilkerson during a visit to the UK, during which time, Wilkerson issued a warning to the nations which stand against Israel, stating, "God gave the land to Israel and every nation that wants to destroy Israel will be punished."