Over 200 evangelical leaders in the US have signed an open letter urging President Donald Trump to support Israel’s annexation of the West Bank.
The letter, coordinated by the Family Research Council, urges Trump to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the region, also known as Judea and Samaria.
This development comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The signatories believe Judea and Samaria are not only Israel’s history but also its identity, and sovereignty over this land is Israel’s God-given right.
They argue that restricting Israel’s right to exercise sovereignty will only prolong conflict and increase threats to both Jews and Palestinians who desire peace.
The letter emphasizes that Israel’s claim to the land is promised by God in Scripture and affirmed by history, and America should not undermine this.
Some Israeli ministers have signed a petition calling for Israel to annex the West Bank, which has been occupied by Israel since 1967.