📈 Jerusalem Church Leaders Warn Against Christian Zionism

Senior clergy in the Holy Land have issued a joint statement condemning the rise of "Christian Zionism," labeling it a "damaging ideology" that threatens the historical presence and unity of Christianity in the region. • Core Allegations: The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem accused outside political actors and local individuals of advancing agendas that fracture the "unity of the flock" and disregard the authority of established church leadership. • Geopolitical Concerns: Church leaders expressed deep concern over the support these ideologies receive from "certain political actors in Israel and beyond," noting that such interference undermines the future of the world’s oldest Christian communities across the Middle East. • Economic & Social Impacts: • Advocates of the "prosperity gospel" are linked to significant financial donations supporting Israeli settlement expansion and land confiscation. • Leaders claim these actions marginalize Palestinian Christians and entrench the occupation, creating an "erosion" of the Christian presence. • The statement highlighted that these outside agendas are increasingly "welcomed at official levels" both locally and internationally, which the clergy deem an unacceptable intrusion into internal church life. • Current Status: Based on the statement released on January 17, 2026, Jerusalem’s historic leadership remains in high alert over the potential displacement of their communities and the loss of church property due to shifting political and religious alliances.