Archbishop Atallah Hanna of Palestine Urges American Christians to Stand in Solidarity:“I call on you to immediately and unequivocally reject Trump’s reckless, unbalanced, and irrational statements.We deeply appreciate the stance of American churches that have supported Palestinian rights, defended our oppressed people, and called for an end to the genocide. However, with Trump’s latest remarks, we are entering a new phase. The occupant of the White House has now become, more openly than ever before, a direct partner in the conspiracy against our people and our just cause.Trump’s presence in power is a disgrace to humanity, and Christian churches in America must disavow and reject his statements.Once again, we affirm that those who call themselves “Christian Zionists” are not Christians at all. Their ideology and rhetoric have no connection to Christian values. A true Christian stands with the oppressed, not the oppressor. A true Christian rejects tyranny, occupation, and the humiliation of human dignity—not endorsing and justifying such injustices.Express your true Christian faith by condemning and rejecting Trump’s statements, which are not only hostile to Palestinians but to every noble human and moral value.Do not allow Trump, who leads your country, to become an instrument of displacement, oppression, and the degradation of Palestinian dignity. Every Palestinian has the right to remain in their homeland—and every displaced Palestinian has the right to return to their land and country.The peace we seek cannot be achieved on Trump’s terms. His statements will only lead to more suffering and catastrophe. He panders to Zionists and Israel’s allies while fueling the already raging fire. His words will not bring peace, security, or stability to our region.I renew my call to all Christian churches in America: Raise your voices loudly and condemn Trump’s racist and hostile statements against the Palestinian people and against all noble human and civilizational values.Stop this madness. Stop this crime. Stop this bloodshed and conspiracy against the Palestinian people and their just cause.Archbishop Atallah Hanna
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of SebastiaJerusalem, 2/5/2025”