In the intricate tapestry of American foreign policy, few relationships are as enduring as the bond between Christian evangelicals and the state of Israel. This alliance, fueled by a potent mix of theology, politics, and history, shapes U.S. policy in the Middle East and reverberates through American culture. To understand why millions of evangelicals champion Israel with unmatched fervor, we must explore the roots of their commitment—particularly the theology of Christian Zionism—and its far-reaching consequences, from Capitol Hill to Jewish communities worldwide.

At the heart of evangelical support lies Christian Zionism, a theological framework that views the modern state of Israel as the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Rooted in dispensationalism, a 19th-century interpretation of scripture, Christian Zionists believe the modern state of Israel as the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse”.

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For them, the establishment of Israel in 1948 was a divine miracle, a precursor to the Second Coming of Christ. In this eschatological drama, Israel’s restoration signals the approach of end-times events, where Jews play a pivotal role, though some Zionists anticipate their conversion to Christianity, a belief that unsettles many Jewish observers.

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