Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with evangelical Christian leaders in Washington this week to discuss Israel’s right to annex the occupied Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank, a move that both groups see as a matter of faith. The US president, Donald Trump, unexpectedly announced a plan to “take over” Gaza, a move that was met with both shock and excitement by conservative Israeli and American allies.
During Trump’s proposal for the annexation of Gaza, which has been described as advocating for the ethnic cleansing of the area, pro-settler figures in Israel praised the announcement. This marks a significant shift towards a more aggressive stance towards annexation in the region, with Trump’s close allies pushing for expanded settlements in the West Bank.
The proposal has been met with criticism from some observers who see it as a distraction from the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Trump’s elevation of pro-settler advisers and his strong ties to the US Christian right have fueled speculation about his administration’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The growing alliance between the US evangelical community, the Israeli right, and the pro-settler movement is evident in meetings between Netanyahu and leaders like John Hagee, who have tied their support for Israel’s expansion to religious beliefs. With Trump’s administration offering support for Israel’s claims to Palestinian lands, the situation in the region remains uncertain as pro-settler figures gain influence.
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