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NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Nearly seventy years after Israel was voted into existence, President Donald Trump has gone against the international community and fulfilled an ancient prophecy.
On December 6th, 2017 the President released the Jerusalem Declaration decreeing: “Consistent with the Jerusalem Embassy Act, I am directing the State Department to begin preparation to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.”
(Photo courtesy of Neal Costick)
Since Congress passed a resolution in 1995 to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, Donald Trump is the first U.S. President to keep his promise to move the U.S. Embassy to the Jewish capital.
The declaration comes seventy years after the U.S. recognized Israel as a nation by President Harry Truman, and fifty years after Israel took sovereignty over the City of Jerusalem in the Six Days War. Some believe the fifty years is symbolic of the Year of Jubilee where Jerusalem returns as Israel’s capital and fulfills prophecy
North Central Ohio leaders have gone on record supporting the world’s only Jewish state. Shortly after President Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, several prominent area clergy gave their public approval of the historic change in U.S. policy.
Reverend J. C. Church, Bucyrus Victory in Truth Ministries
“We support this long overdue decision. Our faith calls for our support of Israel. Our friendship calls for us to stand with Israel. Our destinies are intertwined together for eternity. This meaningful move confirms our commitment, love, support and partnership with our dearest ally in the Middle East.
Reverend Robert Kurtz Mansfield Baptist Temple:
“The Bible is very clear that God will bless those who bless Israel. If God blesses individuals, He will also bless nations that do likewise.
Reverend El Akuchie, Godsfield House of Prayer:
“This recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is an exclamation point to the infamous U.N. Resolution 2334 from last year. The Nation of Israel is sovereign and has the right to name its capital just like any other nation. With the Knesset, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s residence all in Jerusalem it is only proper for American diplomats to be in the Holy City. The faith community in Richland County has spoken loud and clear of its support for Israel sovereignty and international intimidation is not acceptable.”
Last January leading clergymen of over one hundred congregations in the area sent a letter to the Israeli Prime Minister apologizing for the position of the federal government took regarding U.N. Resolution 2334. This resolution called Israel’s occupation of lands in Judea, Samaria, and East Jerusalem an “international crime.”
View video produced by Fox News below to watch President Donald Trump’s announcement to officially move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
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