**Baptist Zionist Public Affairs Committee Criticizes Trump’s Gaza Peace Agreement**
The Baptist Zionist Public Affairs Committee (BZPAC) has voiced strong criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace agreement, warning that it “risks repeating the failures of the past.” The statement, issued earlier this month via social media, reflects the organization’s concerns about the proposed framework.
“BZPAC honors the sincere intentions behind efforts to secure Israel and stabilize the Middle East,” the statement reads. “We commend contributions that have strengthened Israel’s sovereignty. Yet we must speak plainly: the U.S. 21-point peace framework risks repeating the failures of the past and undermines God’s covenant with His people.”
Claiming to represent over 20,000 Baptist churches and approximately 15 million supporters across the United States, BZPAC’s executive director, Dr. Doug Thompson, personally presented a copy of the statement to Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council.
**Call for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria**
In the statement, BZPAC called for the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. This is a direct response to President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would not support a unilateral declaration of Israeli sovereignty in those disputed territories.
Under a section titled, “Why a Two-State ‘Solution’ is No Solution,” BZPAC argues that a two-state solution is unnecessary. The organization points out that Jordan is already majority Palestinian, citing the CIA World Factbook’s 2022 estimate that Palestinians comprise 55-60% of Jordan’s population.
“Jordan has both the land and the capacity to absorb the Palestinian population of Judea and Samaria,” the statement insists. “The internal concerns of its monarchy cannot dictate Israel’s survival.”
BZPAC further claims that the two-state solution plan is essentially a “one-state” plan intended to establish a ‘State of Palestine’ designed to erase Israel.
**Mobilizing Support Against Two-State Solution**
To demonstrate opposition to any U.S. efforts to impose a two-state solution on Israel, BZPAC has encouraged its members and followers to print, sign, and send the statement directly to the White House. The organization aims to ensure President Trump is aware of their stance.
**Response from Israeli Leadership**
Yossi Dagan expressed gratitude to Dr. Thompson and BZPAC for their continued support. “I thank our friend Dr. Doug Thompson and all the members of the BZPAC organization for their steadfast stand with the people of Israel and the justice of our path,” Dagan said.
He added, “Their unwavering support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem is an important and inspiring reinforcement.”
“At a time when political pressure on Israel is increasing, such courageous friendship is a source of encouragement and strength for the people of Israel and the settlers of Samaria. We will continue to work together for Israel’s security, the development of Samaria, and the strengthening of a united Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Together we will bring sovereignty to the land of the Bible,” he concluded.
**Context on Recent Developments**
Earlier this year, the Israeli Knesset passed a resolution expressing support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. However, this measure was largely symbolic and did not amount to an official declaration of sovereignty over the disputed territories.
President Trump’s Gaza peace agreement outlines steps aimed at moving towards a two-state solution but leaves the specifics of a Palestinian state to future negotiations between Israel and Palestinian leaders. The details of the peace framework remain subject to ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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