Can You Be Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestinian as a Christian?
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The headlines often demand we pick a side. “Stand with Israel” or “Free Palestine.” Social feeds, protests, and politicians frame the debate in stark black-and-white terms. But is that the only way for Christians to approach the issue?
Scripture tells us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and also to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44). It reminds us that all people—Israeli and Palestinian alike—are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). So what happens when love, justice, and truth feel in tension with one another?
Can we support Israel’s right to exist and still grieve when innocent Palestinians are killed? Can we call out Hamas terrorism and also lament the suffering of civilians in Gaza? Is it possible to advocate for security and also for compassion?
These questions aren’t just political—they’re deeply spiritual. And they’re complicated.
How should we pray when both sides include people who need the Gospel?
What does it mean to be a peacemaker (Matthew 5:9) in the middle of generational conflict?
Are we called to choose a side—or to point to a third way found only in Christ?
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