American Christians must unite in support of Israel’s defense.

All over American college campuses, students are chanting anti-Israel slogans, backing Hamas, and accusing Israelis of war crimes.

Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib accused President ‌Joe Biden of⁢ “supporting genocide” by supporting Israel.

The chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be‍ free”⁢ has echoed in town squares and on ‍social media screens around the world for the past month. This anti-Semitic rallying cry has long been used by anti-Israel ⁤voices,‌ including supporters of terrorist ‌organizations like Hamas. Fundamentally, it’s a call for a Palestinian‍ state ‌extending from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, which would mean the dismantling of the Jewish State of Israel and amount to genocide.

Frankly, it’s absurd — and alarming — to have ⁢to make this point at all: Israel⁤ is not perpetrating a genocide;⁢ it is defending itself from a ​terrorist group that wants to annihilate it.

It⁢ also deserves our ‌unreserved support for ⁣several reasons.

• Israel is the historical home ⁢of the people God chose to covenant with and the land where Jesus walked — two things American Christians, in particular, should never forget.
• Israel is also an irreplaceable geopolitical ally and asset.
• Israel is⁢ the only true democracy in the Middle East, a region otherwise turbulent and, in many cases, actively hostile to Western forms of liberty.

Some Iranians consider the U.S. the​ “Great Satan” and Israel the “Little Satan.” These radical voices want nothing more and nothing less than the total annihilation of America and Israel. And the ⁤sentiment​ is, unfortunately, not uncommon.

Israel provides‍ stability and military insight into a geopolitically important ‍and ideologically complex zone‍ where the U.S. has few friends. Without‍ a strong Israel, the U.S. and the ⁣Middle East would both suffer.

The political volatility of the area is⁢ part of what made the Abraham Accords such a striking victory for former President Donald ⁤Trump: Normalizing relations between ‌Israel and four Arab countries ⁣over the course of a few months brought the Middle East closer to relative peace,⁤ economic freedom, and regional interdependence than it‌ has ⁣been in a very‌ long time. The explicit hope of the ⁣Accords was to ⁢foster⁤ peace and justice​ by expanding diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange between former enemy states.

That ‌is⁢ a bold goal — and⁣ it was close to being reached. Rumors began to⁤ circulate prior to the brutal surprise assault ⁣by‌ Hamas that ‍Israel and Saudi Arabia were⁤ close to normalizing​ their relationship. If that ⁤happened, Saudi‍ Arabia would likely gain significantly in ​regional and ⁢global standing. Iran, Saudi Arabia’s chief rival, ‍couldn’t ‍bear to see that happen.

And so, they employed one⁢ of their regional proxies, Hamas, ‌to disrupt ‌the process of attaining peace. On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists⁣ slaughtered children and infants, raped and kidnapped women, and killed or displaced‌ entire Israeli communities. Rockets totaling in the hundreds hurtle toward ⁤Israel now, every day.

If Americans value global stability at all or fear‍ the spread of terroristic, genocidal hatred, we owe‌ Israel our support in this war.

And for that support to happen in Washington, D.C., American Christians must rally to Israel’s defense. If it weren’t enough to gesture at our shared religious heritage ​in the region — after all, ​it⁤ is‌ the land of Christ’s​ life and work — then you⁢ need only look to God’s promises to the Israelites in Scripture.

God makes a remarkable‌ promise to Abraham, the father of Israel, in Genesis:

And ​I will make of thee a ⁤great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be⁣ a blessing: And I will bless them that⁣ bless​ thee, and curse him that​ curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth ​be blessed.

Later, in Zechariah,‍ Israel is called the ‍“apple of [God’s] eye.” It’s abundantly clear throughout⁤ the Scriptures that Israel and the ‌Jewish people have ‌a unique covenant with God. What, then, would be the Christian justification for ‌standing idly by while Israel is dealt grave, ‍horrific blows by her enemies in the region? ⁤There‍ is none.

American Christians are‌ bound‍ by religious heritage as well as geopolitical self-interest to come to her aid. Israel must be allowed to defend herself, ‌and we ‍must do what we can ​to make such defense possible.

This level of aid is also America’s‍ historical norm. It is neither a recent nor a fringe position to support Israel in the United‍ States.

We’ve had a strong relationship with Israel economically, politically, and militarily since‍ Harry Truman’s presidency — ‌a Democrat. We formally recognized Israel’s statehood on May 14, 1948, when⁤ Israel declared its independence, and we haven’t backed ‌down since. We’ve contributed over $130 billion ⁤to Israel’s defense since its founding.

And this support has also been​ — until quite recently — a solidly bipartisan effort. Under an Obama-era agreement, Israel receives $3.8 billion each year for defense systems.

That’s why the radical leftist‍ embrace of Hamas is⁣ nearly unbelievable. Pro-Hamas protesters and politicians are choosing to back a terrorist regime whose own charter calls for the genocide ‌of one of our most strategic and long-standing⁣ allies. Importantly, that ally is committed to defending ​some of ‌our own most vital political principles: The​ dignity of each ​human being, the sanctity of life, the ​value ⁤of self-governance and of democratic justice.

And Israel defends these principles​ more or less alone, against myriad nations that reject their right to exist at all. We must not turn our ⁣backs on Israel now. It’s obscene ⁢that there are those among ⁤us who ⁣would consider doing so.

Timothy Head ‍is the executive director of the Faith & Freedom Coalition.

The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

How ‌does standing with Israel align ⁣with our Christian values and morals

Faces threats of annihilation? It is⁣ our duty as Christians to support and stand with Israel in these⁤ challenging times.

Furthermore, Israel’s importance as ⁣a geopolitical ‍ally and asset cannot be understated. In a region⁢ characterized by turbulence and hostility towards‌ Western values, Israel stands as a beacon of democracy and freedom. Supporting Israel ‍means supporting the values we hold dear.

Additionally, Israel ⁢provides stability and military⁢ insight in⁤ a region where ⁢the United States has few ​friends. Without‌ a strong Israel, both the US and the Middle East would suffer. The Abraham Accords, brokered by former President ​Donald Trump, were ⁢a significant ⁢step towards peace and prosperity in the region. Israel’s normalization of⁢ relations ⁣with four Arab countries brought hope for a brighter ​future.

However, Iran’s radical voices view the US and Israel as enemies to be annihilated. They employ​ proxies like Hamas to disrupt peace efforts and spread terroristic and genocidal hatred. The recent acts of‍ terrorism by⁣ Hamas, including the⁤ slaughter of innocent children and the displacement of entire communities, cannot be ignored.

If we value global stability and oppose ‍the spread of terroristic hatred, it is imperative that we support Israel in this war. American Christians⁣ must rally ⁤to ‍Israel’s defense. It is not enough ⁢to gesture towards our shared religious heritage; we must stand firmly with Israel and​ fulfill God’s promises to His ⁢chosen people.

God’s promise ​to Abraham in Genesis is clear: those who bless Israel will be blessed,⁣ and those who curse Israel will be cursed. As Christians, we have a moral and biblical obligation to bless and support Israel.

Furthermore, Israel is referred to as the “apple of God’s eye” in Zechariah. This indicates the unique and special relationship between God and Israel. How can we, as Christians, ignore ‍or disregard this divine bond?

In conclusion,⁤ the anti-Israel sentiments on American college campuses and elsewhere are‌ misguided and misinformed. Israel is not perpetrating a genocide; it is‌ defending itself against terrorism. As Christians, ⁤we must remember our religious heritage in the region and our duty to stand with Israel. It is⁢ our moral responsibility to support Israel and oppose those who seek its destruction.