Proposal for the Strip
President Trump’s ideas for post-war Gaza are making waves.
Earlier this week, Trump announced that he envisioned the U.S. developing Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” casting the effort as offering “enduring peace” and giving “people a chance.” Yesterday, his administration clarified that no U.S. troops would be required and any relocation of the Palestinian population would be temporary, but reiterated that Israel would “turn over” Gaza to the U.S. under his plan.
Israeli PM Netanyahu called Trump’s proposal “the first good idea” he’s heard for the enclave, but it’s found few other supporters.
China, Russia, the U.K., France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt all quickly voiced their opposition, while the U.N. warned about “ethnic cleansing.” The Palestinian president said Palestine is “not for sale” and “not an investment project.”
CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Join us in prayer for wise leadership and long-term peace, trusting—no matter how complex the conflict—that God is able to spread across the globe the peace that he has given to those who trust him (Isaiah 26:3).
“Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Book of Common Prayer, page 654