Evangelical Leaders Urge Pres. Trump to Support Israel's Claim to Judea and Samaria

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fourth visit to the White House today since President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year, a coalition of more than 200 evangelical pastors and leaders signed on to a letter organized by Family Research Council urging the President "to  reaffirm the biblical and historical truth" that "Judea and Samaria are not only Israel's history, they are Israel's identity."

The letter read in part:

"On behalf of the undersigned Christians who love and pray for you daily, we write to express our profound gratitude for your historic and unwavering support for the Jewish state of Israel. Your leadership has strengthened not only the security of Israel but also the cause of freedom and truth throughout the world.

"We are deeply concerned, however, that there are voices—even among allies—who urge policies that would weaken Israel by forcing concessions at the very heart of its existence. Restricting or discouraging Israel's right to exercise sovereignty over the biblical heartland— Judea and Samaria—will not bring peace; it will only prolong conflict and increase threats, not only to the Jewish people but also to Palestinians who genuinely desire peace.

"Mr. President, we urge you to resist the pressure of those who, through the 'death of a thousand cuts,' would dismantle Israel's claim to the land promised by God in Scripture and affirmed by history. America must not be a party to undermining what God has established and will continue to establish.

"Instead, we call upon you to reaffirm the biblical and historical truth: Judea and Samaria are not only Israel's history, they are Israel's identity. Sovereignty over this land is Israel's God-given right, and for the sake of justice and lasting peace, it must be recognized.

"As Christians who stand firmly with the Jewish people, we ask you to continue your courageous leadership by acknowledging Israel's right to exercise sovereignty over Judea and Samaria...Mr. President, your leadership at this critical moment matters. History will remember you as the leader who chose to stand with God's covenant and with His people, Israel," the letter read.

To read the full letter, please visit: https://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF25I96.pdf

SOURCE Family Research Council