A coalition of American Christian leaders has declared its support for Israel applying its sovereignty to the West Bank, issuing a resolution at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Dallas, Texas. The statement, backed by over 200 pastors and Christian organizational leaders, asserts that the land belongs to the Jewish people and calls for an end to international pressure advocating a two-state solution.
The resolution outlines the biblical and historical significance of the territory, referencing sites such as Hebron, Beit El, Shiloh, and Bethlehem, where figures like Abraham and King David are believed to have lived. Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, reiterated the organization’s commitment to using the biblical names Judea and Samaria rather than “West Bank,” a term widely accepted in international diplomacy but rooted in Jordan’s 1949-1967 rule over the area.
The resolution was spearheaded by American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI), led by Dr. Susan Michael, who also serves as president of the US branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. It comes as President Donald Trump prepares to announce his stance on the issue.
Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation, called the resolution a landmark moment in Christian-Jewish relations. “We are truly living in biblical times,” he said. “This resolution is a testament to the unwavering support of Christian allies who recognize that Judea and Samaria are not mere political territories, but the heartland of the Jewish people.”
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Dr. Michael linked the October 7, 2023 attack to the failure of the two-state solution. “If October 7 taught us anything, it was the fallacy of the two-state solution. It is not a solution. It is an illusion,” she said. “Gaza was essentially a Palestinian state, and look at what it produced. So why does the Western world continue to push Israel to give up territory for a Palestinian state?”
The resolution also emphasizes the legal basis for Israel’s claims, citing documents such as the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the 1920 San Remo Conference, and the 1922 League of Nations mandate. David Parsons, senior vice president of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, stated, “The international community recognized that the Jewish people had an historic, spiritual, and legal connection to this land. They did not create a new right; they acknowledged an existing one.”
Many Palestinians, represented by the Palestinian Authority, aspire to establish an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as their capital. They argue that Israel’s presence in the territory, which was captured from Jordan in 1967, is an occupation that prevents them from achieving self-determination. While Israel rejects this characterization, most countries that recognize Israel support the two-state solution as the preferred path to peace.
The ACLI resolution does not address what should happen to the approximately 3.1 million Palestinians currently living in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, leaving unanswered questions about their political status under Israeli sovereignty. It does not specify whether they would be offered Israeli citizenship, residency, or another legal designation.
Israeli leaders have long debated the implications of applying sovereignty to the West Bank. Some warn that doing so without granting Palestinians full political rights would undermine Israel’s democratic character. Others caution that granting citizenship to millions of Palestinians would alter Israel’s demographics, threatening its identity as a Jewish state. Critics argue that Israel could face a lose-lose scenario—either ceasing to have a substantial Jewish majority or losing its status as a democracy.
Supporters of the resolution framed it as a biblical and moral imperative. Pastor Larry Huch described the moment as pivotal for Christian and Jewish unity, saying, “We as Jews and Christians are in an Esther moment. It is time for us to stand up and speak up.” Meanwhile, Pastor Terri Pearsons of Kenneth Copeland Ministries insisted, “The Bible, God’s Word on the matter, declares that the land of Israel includes all of Judea and Samaria.”
The resolution was submitted to President Trump on February 27, urging him to allow its government to determine its future without external interference.