US EditionTrump must let Israel control West Bank, US Evangelicals say
- Evangelical Christian leaders are urging President Donald Trump to support Israel's claim to the West Bank, citing biblical promises to the Jews as justification.
- They believe that recognizing Israeli sovereignty over this territory could end discussions about a future Palestinian state.
- An organization called American Christian Leaders for Israel is facilitating this push, claiming to represent millions of American Christians who back Israel.
- Trump has supported initiatives favoring Israeli settlers, and evangelicals view recognition of Israeli sovereignty as essential to uphold Judeo-Christian values.
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Christians Are Pressing Trump to Clear a Path for Israel to Annex the West Bank
WASHINGTON -- Evangelical Christian leaders who delivered votes to President Donald Trump are now pressing him to declare that Israel can claim ownership of the West Bank, based on a promise God made to the Jews in the Bible.
Christians pressing Trump to clear path for Israel to annex West Bank
Evangelical Christian leaders who delivered votes to President Donald Trump are now pressing him to declare that Israel can claim ownership of the West Bank, based on a promise God made to the Jews in the Bible.
America Must Upend the Flawed Status Quo, Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria
Last month, when President Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as his first foreign head of state, the president was asked about his position on Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. His response was, “People do like the idea, but we haven’t taken a position on it yet.” While the Trump administration faces a wide range of pressing concerns, few carry as high a risk as mishandling the question of sovereignty. The implic…
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