Evangelical Christian leaders who largely supported President Trump are now urging him to officially recognize Israel's claim to the West Bank, a significant move that could jeopardize the prospect of a Palestinian state. Approximately 80 percent of white, evangelical Christians voted for Trump, and this influential group is pressuring him to deliver on a biblical promise that they believe grants the land to the Jewish people.
Evangelicals Urge Trump to Affirm Israel's Claim on West Bank
Evangelicals Urge Trump to Affirm Israel's Claim on West Bank
White evangelical leaders push President Trump for a policy shift favoring Israel's annexation of the disputed territory.
Recently, prominent evangelical figures, including Ralph Reed, Tony Perkins, and Mario Bramnick, visited Jerusalem to voice their support for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank. This territory has been under Israeli occupation since it was captured from Jordan during the 1967 war. The current Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, has actively encouraged the expansion of Jewish settlements in the area, intensifying the debate over its future.
The evangelical leaders are adopting a multifaceted strategy to influence Trump's administration. Their plan includes holding public events in Israel, direct appeals to the White House, and rallying support at a major evangelical conference. They represent a movement known as Christian Zionism—a belief that sees the land as divinely promised to the Jews based on biblical scripture.
Bramnick, who has gained prominence through his vocal support of Trump's claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election outcome, emphasized the group's conviction by stating, “I literally feel God is giving Israel a blank check.”
This growing push underscores the complex intersection of faith, politics, and international relations, highlighting the influential role evangelical Christians continue to play in shaping U.S. foreign policy toward Israel.
The evangelical leaders are adopting a multifaceted strategy to influence Trump's administration. Their plan includes holding public events in Israel, direct appeals to the White House, and rallying support at a major evangelical conference. They represent a movement known as Christian Zionism—a belief that sees the land as divinely promised to the Jews based on biblical scripture.
Bramnick, who has gained prominence through his vocal support of Trump's claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election outcome, emphasized the group's conviction by stating, “I literally feel God is giving Israel a blank check.”
This growing push underscores the complex intersection of faith, politics, and international relations, highlighting the influential role evangelical Christians continue to play in shaping U.S. foreign policy toward Israel.
