In recent days, President Trump has suggested that the United States should seize control of Gaza and permanently displace the two million Palestinians living there. He has vowed to turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
While Gaza’s future is currently unclear, if the United States does take such a dramatic step, it will also be inheriting a collection of holy sites dating back thousands of years.
Here are some of the holy locations in Gaza that could become property of the United States very soon.
1. The Church of Saint Porphyrius
The oldest active church in Gaza, this house of worship was originally built by crusaders in the 1150s and renovated in 1856. However, the site it sits on was first used as a church all the way back in 425 CE, before getting turned into a mosque in the 7th century.
It is named for – and houses the tomb of – Saint Porphyrius, the bishop of Gaza from 395 to 420, who is believed to have helped “Christianize” the pagan peoples of Gaza. This ornate church still serves the people of Gaza today, and is often used as a place of refuge in times of conflict.
2. Barquq Castle
This Islamic fort was constructed during the reign of the Mamluk Burji Sultan Barquq in 1387 AD. Initially built as a resting place for weary merchants traveling between Cairo and Damascus, it bears an unusually heavily fortified exterior for such a stop. Today, the exterior remains but much internally was damaged by Israeli forces in the recent Israel-Palestine conflict.
3. Tell Umm el-'Amr
This archaeological site, believed active from the 4th to 8th centuries, is home to Saint Hilarion Monastery. In its time, this monastery was one of the largest in the Middle East, housing several churches, a baptism hall, sanctuaries for travelers, and a massive underground crypt.
It is attributed to Saint Hilarion, a Gazan considered the father of Palestinian monasticism. This site was discovered in 1999, and is one of the only archaeological sites accessible to the public in Gaza.
4. Pasha’s Palace
Partially destroyed in the Gaza war, this palace was originally built by the Mamluk sultan Zahir Baibars in the 13th century. Before its recent partial destruction, it was a museum celebrating Gazan history and heritage. Due to its strategic defensive design, Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there for three nights during his 1799 siege of Acre.
5. The Great Omari Mosque
Also known as the Great Mosque of Gaza, this is the largest and oldest mosque in Gaza, dating back to the 7th century. Per tradition, the Great Omari Mosque is on a site which previously was home to a Philistine temple honoring the pagan god Dagon, toppled by Samson in the Book of Judges. The site was transformed into a mosque in the 7th century by generals serving Omar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam and the mosque’s namesake. This is a very important location in Muslim culture, a triumphant symbol of Islamic expanse in early history.
Gaza: Next Real Estate Development?
These are just some of the historical sites the United States may inherit should President Trump’s Gaza takeover plan proceed.
Trump reiterated his stance this week, explaining that he's serious about developing the land. In remarks that have further outraged critics, he clarified that Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza:
To say this is a controversial policy proposal – in the United States and abroad – is certainly an understatement.
But regardless of how this shakes out, it's worth considering how the holy sites in Gaza fit into the equation. If the United States does indeed take over the land, how should these ancient historical sites be treated, and what will become of them?
78 comments
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Elizabeth Jane Erbe Wilcox
The orange clown has no business thinking about stealing this land. He is already trying to steal back land from the Native Americans by declaring they are not citizens. Look it up, it’s part of his plan to get rid of birthright citizenship.
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Ahmed Abduljabar Al-Hujazi
Wow! I had not heard he said that. What an overprivileged moron we have in the Whitehouse.
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Robert Gagnon
He's supposed to be a president not a realtor. Before Hitler started war he broke the world up into 1 mile square sections, rating each ones value according to resources, people, manufacturing etc. That's why Czechoslovakia was so important with their steel and manufacturing. Big difference was Adolf served in the military with the extra dangerous job of running messages between trenches. Does this Orange guy actually believe that Hamas will just roll over and let rich westerners make big bucks off their land? It is a great idea for a four year old not a president. This is a prime example of someone that's never started in the trenches.
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Colleen McAllister
tRump needs to back off and realize that the world is not his to play with or bargain over. He tries to run the country the way he runs his businesses. Badly. He can't just take a country or piece of land because he wants to. All that will really do is cause the fighting to grow.
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Reverend Paula Copp
In addition, a representative introduced a bill to take Greenland, by force if necessary, and rename it Red, White and Blue land. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, (R, Georgia) introduced the bill today. (February 11)
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Daniel Gray
really? Then explain why this "bill" you claim cant be found in the Congressional archives or records?
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Lionheart
It sounds as though you were quite happy with all the illegal immigrants, and some of the crime that has followed as a result. Presumably, you must also be happy with knowing that your tax dollars have been going to organizations in other parts of the world that did not aid our own citizens.
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Reverend Paula Copp
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Rev. BH
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Rev. BH
Yes, Lionheart, I am happy "that my tax dollars have been going to organizations in other parts of the world that did not aid our own citizens." e.g. Oxfam, CARE, the Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, Save the Children, World Food Program, the K.I.N.D. Fund - the list goes on and on.
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Lionheart
Yes, you’re right, the list does go on, and here is some of it that you didn’t mention:
$1.5 million to “advance diversity equity and inclusion in Serbia’s workplaces and business communities”
$70,000 for production of a “DEI musical” in Ireland
$2.5 million for electric vehicles for Vietnam
$47,000 for a “transgender opera” in Colombia
$32,000 for a “transgender comic book” in Peru
$2 million for sex changes and “LGBT activism” in Guatemala
$6 million to fund tourism in Egypt
Hundreds of thousands of dollars for a non-profit linked to designated terrorist organizations — even AFTER an inspector general launched an investigation
Millions to EcoHealth Alliance — which was involved in research at the Wuhan lab
“Hundreds of thousands of meals that went to al Qaeda-affiliated fighters in Syria”
Hundreds of millions of dollars to fund “irrigation canals, farming equipment, and even fertilizer used to support the unprecedented poppy cultivation and heroin production in Afghanistan,” benefiting the Taliban
And the list goes on.
Meanwhile, we still have homeless Vets on our streets while we house illegal immigrants in 5 star hotels, provide phones, cash, etc., and flights to the State where they’d like to live.
Clearly, bassackwards policies for our own citizens in need.
Let’s hope the next 4 years will correct these stupid policies of the past administration, by putting Americans first.
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Rev. BH
Check your sources - mostly all Trump misinformation.
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Daniel Gray
Check yourself as all have been proved and documented. Oh and lets not forget that Whitehouse from Rhode Island just violated federal law and could be on his way to prison. Seems that in trying to get more of this USAID he voted for, that his own wife was the recipient of some of that money a MAJOR federal felony. I would hush Hunt before you make yourself look even more foolish
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John Alex Paxson
It should be given back to the Palestinians, without Hamas! They should organize a new and productive government.
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BERNARD S ANTIN
Who would make up that government without Hamas? The Kleptocrats that are the PA.? A third party who can relied onto destroy the tunnel networks and whatever weapons and ordinance stored therein before reconstruction can begin is the start. Developing the region as a destination would provide jobs and sustainable economy for the area. Most of the poster here seem quite comfortable with the genocide of 7 October , 22 Tishrei 5783 disturbingly so. It would seem from the comments the JLJDM Even after 80 years Jewish Lives Just Don’t Matrer
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Michael Joseph Cheney
Oh can that nonsense. Look up the Balfour agreement. Every American life lost in World War 2. can be laid at their feet. Israel wouldn't even exist if it wasn't for our military might, our kids blood and our wealth. It seems to me there's never been a group of people more privileged.
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Daniel Gray
No such race as Palestinians. They didnt exist until after 1942. Make sure you know history before commenting. Their official name in EVERY Middle Eastern library is BEDOUIN!!
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Robert James Ruhnke
The term "Palestine" first appeared in the 5th century BCE. It comes from a Semitic toponym that was used to describe the general area. How the name originated The term "Palestine" comes from the ancient Greek word Palaistine. The term was used by Herodotus in his work The Histories to describe a district of Syria. The term was used to refer to the area between Phoenicia and Egypt. The term was used to describe the coastal strip inhabited by the Philistines. Other uses of the term In the early 2nd century CE, the Roman province of Judaea was renamed Syria Palaestina. In the 19th century, travel guides used the term "Palestine" to describe the area between Egypt and Mesopotamia. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the terms "Western Palestine" and "Eastern Palestine" were used in literature. Related terms The term "Palestine" is related to the Biblical ethnonym "Philistines". The term "Palestinian" was first used to describe Arabic speakers of Palestine by Khalil Baydas in 1898.
Just shush and be wrong, Grey.
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Daniel Gray
Take your own advice Ruhnke, at no time in any of the Middle east libraries does the term Palestine exist till after 1942
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Robert James Ruhnke
the Roman province of Judaea was renamed Syria Palaestina. In the 19th century, travel guides used the term "Palestine" to describe. Right there in black and white. Now you’re just trying too hard at being wrong. Again.
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Rev Ned
Taking over Gaza would make us an even bigger target for jihadis.
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Amber Fry
In all honesty I believe these are smoke screen announcements to hide the damages he's doing to to the government and the people here. He doesn't want to know he's busting his tail to cut out SS, medicare/medicaid and VET programs, raise taxes on everyone but the wealthy whom he intends to give more breaks and write offs to for starters.
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Najah P Tamargo
Najah Tamargo-USA
Granted, I agree that the terrorists must GO!! Israel and Pakistan can live in peace. But the USA "taking" Gaza is not an option.
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Clay Serenbetz
The only way Trump is getting into Gaza is with military force and genocide. Those voters look stupid who voted for Trump because they thought Joe Biden allowed Israel to commit genocide. Trump now plans on open genocide without justification for his profit. I guess Biden would have been a better choice after all.
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ServantOfJudgement
Nobody voted for Trump because of how Biden handled Israel. Trump was a long time in making. It's taken decades of disenfranchisement for the american voter to get to this point. Biden and Harris management of our dollars, government agencies, schools, economy and border is what got Trump in office. Nothing to do with Israel.
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Michael Hunt
There was a significant group on the left who weren't going to vote for Harris because of her stance on Israel and the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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ServantOfJudgement
I was unaware of that Michael. Appreciate the education.
It almost makes me sick to hear the talk about removing Palestinians from Gaza. We're not talking about a a bunch of people that snuck across the border last week, we're talking about a people that have been there for at least 40 generations.
Not cool at all.
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P. Keith Benefiel
No money to rebuild in S. California, but enough to turn Gaza into a resort?
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Shirley F. Clemons
Exactly
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James Richard Norby
Hamas AND Likud need to go. Only then can a Palestinian state and Israel live in peace and harmony.
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ServantOfJudgement
Absolutely horrific idea.
In ancient Hebrew, the word hamas means "violence, corruption or wrongdoing". Interesting that thousands of years before the Palestinians created Hamas, Israel already had them accurately defined.
If or when Hamas is obliterated the Palestinians will create a new Hamas. There'll be a new Oct 7 with new cheers from the Palestinians. Then there'll be a new invasion by Israel and once the new Hamas has been obliterated, the Palestinians will create a new Hamas with a new Oct 7 with new cheers.
Let Israel deal with terrorists in their land as they see fit, keep USA boys out of it. Israels borders are as ancient and known.
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Gerard Anthony Ritchie
I agree. Let Israel deal with local disputes without the interference of the US and other western powers. But that ship sailed a long time ago. The US and the UK and others are complicit as they have poured thousands of tons of munitions and weapons into Israel to kill Palestinians. It would be nice is they would stop now but that doesn't seem to be on the cards. So, you are right that so long as Israel is enabled by the US and western powers they will continue to slaughter Palestinian men women and children and steal more and more of their land. And if they eliminate Hamas ver1 there will indeed emerge Hamas ver2, Hamas ver3 etc. That's what happens when you brutalise and oppress a whole ethnic and national people. They resist in any way they can. The only solution to the problem is for both Israel and the Palestinian people to agree to share the land in a fair and equitable manner. If Israel started rebuilding Gaza and the West Bank in a partnership agreement with representatives from the Palestinian people (not just one political party like Hamas or the PA) and representatives from the UN and other Arab state peace-keepers it would create a ready market for Israeli goods, improve the economies of both Israel and Palestine and, bring more political stability to the middle east. The only reason that (some of) the Palestinian people support Hamas is because they see no other alternative to give them a sense of agency. But I am sure that they are sick of the death, destruction and poverty that they have had to endure for decades.
Although not directly comparable, look what happened in Northern Ireland when the IRA finally agreed to a ceasefire in 1998. The Irish people had become sick of the bombings, punishment beatings, knee-cappings and killings of their friends and family members by the IRA and also the division in the community between Unionists and Republicans. The IRA had lost the support of the people. And, although there are still a few dissident groups operating they are a pale shadow of the Provos. Now, a generation has grown up that has not had to see armed soldiers patrolling their neighbourhoods, frequent bombings in their town centres and daily punishment beatings. And the result; Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and the rest of Northern Ireland has flourished and is holding its own with other regions in the UK. Take away the violence and people thrive and develop community cooperation. Of course nothing is perfect but violence never improves it.
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James Hage
Yes lets worry about artifacts and buildings while Israel continues to murder innocent men women and children. Israel should never have been formed and needs to be dissolved and it's people once more scattered across the earth. Evil should not be concentrated in one place. The bible shows the long history of disobedience to GOD, murdering and stealing everywhere they go, worshipping false gods and forming idols. Why is no-one asking about the racism and white supremacy. This site raises some of the most pathetic questions, but almost never touches on anything real.
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ServantOfJudgement
James, name one group of people from anywhere on earth that does not murder, steal, worship false idols and in general disobey God. Just one. I'll get a cup of coffee while you think of one.
In the meantime consider this:
If it's wrong to scatter the Palestinians(murderers of men women and children)who've lived there for 40 generations, why is it right to scatter Israelites(murderers of men women and children)who've lived there for over 100 generations?
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EnjoyYourMilquetoast
I got bad news for you guys. Zionism was created in the 16th century by Protestant Christians in an effort to bring about the end times and the 2nd coming of Jesus. It didn't catch on with Jews until 3 centuries later. Israel was a product of collaboration between the German Zionist Federation and the Nazi party, with help from Christian Zionists in the UK and USA. It was founded by a bunch of Zionist terrorist groups which ultimately became the Likud party.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2014/02/24/zionism-in-the-age-of-the-dictators/
The basic thesis for this violent colonial invasion was articulated by Ze'ev Jabotinsky in 1923, a decade before WW2, in an essay called "The Iron Wall". He was comparatively moderate (in spite of founding the Irgun terrorist group) in contrast to those in power in Israel at present.
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/quot-the-iron-wall-quot
Einstein and 26 other Jewish intellectuals wrote the NYT in Dec 1948 to explain this fact and try to prevent exactly the events we see happening today.
https://archive.org/details/AlbertEinsteinLetterToTheNewYorkTimes.December41948
Suffice it to say that this conflict, and all the bloodshed involved has been entirely the product of Abrahamic religious extremism, starting first and foremost with Christians, then Jews, neither of whom were from Palestine in the first place. Moreover the October 7th attack was intentionally allowed to occur (much like Pearl Harbor) as an excuse to ethnically cleanse Gaza in keeping with the above plan. The IDF even went so far as to kill their own citizens in accordance with the Hannibal Directive, and then proceeded to blame it on Hamas. I'm no more a fan of Muslim extremism than anyone else, but Christianity and Judaism are by no means even slightly less culpable. Your entire religion has been 2,000 years of constant bloodshed for the sake of arguing over some ethnic supremacist ideology and who's fictional superhero is better than who's. Time to wake up!
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Daniel Gray
How about YOU wake up. No such race as Palestinians before 1942
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EnjoyYourMilquetoast
Which is why all the texts I cited prior to WW2 all mention Palestine and Palestinians explicitly... Sure thing bud. Maybe you should try reading a book (or any of the references cited) before you respond next time.
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Daniel Gray
Ok then WHERE are the same claims in Middle Eastern Library's if you are correct? Oh wait, you are not correct and by your own claims they didnt exist till WW2 which is exactly what I have been saying, and lets not forget the Stone in the Museum of History in London that clearly shows the Pharaohs of Egypt going to battle with the Kingdom of David right where Israel is now? But go ahead and listen to your fake sources when history proves them and you so very wrong
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EnjoyYourMilquetoast
Btw, the ancient name for the region is "Philistine" along with it's people the "Philistines". You'll even find it mentioned the Abrahamic fairy tales.
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ServantOfJudgement
Thunder, when the atheist Chairman Mao of China killed about 40 million people, was he proving no god is better than any god?
The atheist Stalin of Russia only killed 20 million people. Pretty good considering his time constraints though.
Atheism seems to get better numbers in less time than cults do.
We can't count Japan's Emperor God Hirohito fully as an atheist although he was because atheists believe they're God so maybe. Anyway, he put down 25 million.
It's a human problem friend. Murderers will find a way regardless of religion or the lack of it.
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EnjoyYourMilquetoast
So your way of excusing the genocidal behavior of Abrahamic superstition is to point the finger at other people? That's a nice example of the fallacy of relative privation.
By the numbers, I think Bartolomé de las Casas reported far more casualties of Abrahamic conquest (a la Catholic Discovery Doctrine) in the Caribbean and Latin America alone, and that's just one first hand eye witness account of one example from thousands of years of examples. Mao, Stalin and Hirohito have nothing on Abrahmic superstition in terms of it's death toll.
In any case, how about you take some responsibility and stop excusing, defending and promoting a genocidal ideology yourself. Then and only then maybe you'll have some credibility to point the finger at other people.
PS. You can read for yourself. If you don't want to read it in full, then just do a search for "million" and you'll find every instance where he cites the slaughter of 3 million here, 12 million there, 50 million there, and so on, all endorsed and enabled by Abrahamic ideology. Never mind that it's still largely ongoing even centuries later.
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20321
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Daniel Gray
How about you take your own advice and add in a heaping dose of understanding while you are at it.
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Rev. Carol M Anaski-Figurski
Interesting article, the holy places of Gaza should be preserved as ancient historic sites. T'is the ? Can the Palestinians come to America, like California Give them Beverly Hills places? For what they lost. & the toxic environment, pollution from the rockets & destruction could only cause cancer if returning there. If pres. Trump takes over Gaza & rebuilds resorts. Do the Palestinas get a percentage of the profits for all generations to come. like a check in the mail.
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Patricia Ann Gross
It sounds to me like he is wanting to use the US military to take over an area he wants to develop. I predict he will want to change the name from Gaza to Trumpland (or something equally self-serving).This power grab for a personal gain is such a blatant conflict of interest, I can't believe his lawyers aren't all over him for even suggesting it, or at least toning down the rhetoric to make his intentions less transparent. They are probably afraid of losing their jobs for any any appearance of not being "all in" to his schemes and scams. This is a part of the world the US has no business "owning." Bulldozing it, eradicating it of its occupants, and turning it into a guady "entertainment" area is going to cost the US taxpayers more money than the Muskrat is going to find in government "inefficiencies."
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JT Sunrise
Divine Lands, Earthly Ambitions: A Reflection on U.S. Intervention in Gaza’s Holy Sites By Rev. JTSunrise, Celestial Nexus Church
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Government is taking steps to assume control over certain holy sites in Gaza—a move that strikes at the very heart of sacred tradition and the divine order. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 24:1, “The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,” underscoring that holy places are not for earthly power struggles but for worship and reflection of God’s majesty. When political forces attempt to commandeer these sanctuaries, they risk profaning what has long been held as a refuge for spiritual communion, replacing reverence with dominion.
This interference is not merely a political maneuver—it is a profound moral failing. By imposing state control over sacred sites, the government disregards the ancient rights of people to access their religious heritage free from coercion and exploitation. Jesus taught us in Matthew 22:21 to “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s,” a clear directive that while governments may have their sphere, the sanctity of divine property must remain inviolate. The act of taking over holy sites is an affront to that sacred boundary and a betrayal of our shared responsibility to protect the spiritual heritage that unites all people.
In a world yearning for justice and renewal, such actions provoke not only political outrage but also spiritual disillusionment. True leadership and moral authority are measured by one’s capacity to uplift the downtrodden, preserve the sanctity of the sacred, and foster unity among all peoples. As we witness this audacious move, let it serve as a sober reminder that our duty is to defend the divine order, ensuring that sacred spaces remain holy and untainted by the ambitions of power. May we stand firm in the conviction that what is holy belongs solely to the realm of God, and not to the transient grasp of political authority.
— Rev. JTSunrise, Celestial Nexus Church
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Ayo Oyewusi
I live in the United Kingdom, and I make bold to say, with a jolt of consternation, that Americans voted for him and the world should expect to live with that for at least the next four years. God help us!
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Reverend Paula Copp
Just to clarify, I did NOT vote for the mango menace!
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Daniel Gray
But the majority of the Voters DID paula so your opinion does not matter
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Rev. BH
A small majority, Dan. Just 0.15 percent of all voters determined Trump’s 2024 victory. Searchable info.
And Rev. Paula's opinion does indeed matter to many of us, unlike all the (0 votes) ones.
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Daniel Gray
A small majority Hunt? He not only took the popular vote, he also took almost 100 more electoral college votes the the Cackler. His party also took the Senate and kept the House and has control of the SCOTUS with soon to get another Judge when Sotomayor has to leave because of her sever diabetes.
And so far the only ones that Paulas opinion or posts count is to the ones that are still butt hurt that Harris blew almost 2 Billion dollars and still lost and still owes 20 million to the workers on her campaign that she has not paid!
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Roy S. Thorpe
Anytime there are politicians involved, usually God,religion and people take a back seat!
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Omaira Falcon
Really? So the buildings are considered holier than the people, animals, plants, and trees that have been destroyed? If we let that sink in and truly reflect on it, what would life look like? It's interesting how so-called Christians often don't live up to the teachings of their master. If they did, they wouldn't resemble Pharisees; instead, they'd be seeking creative ways to share the abundance that exists in this world, making it a better place for all of God's creatures. Government leaders are a reflection of the masses, what a sad state of affairs. Let’s be the change we want to see in the world.
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EnjoyYourMilquetoast
Viva Aelia Capitolina!
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Dr. Zerpersande, NSC
Gotta’ be careful when you say nobody, never, etc.
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Mark P. Bender
If Man can't do what God intends, Man will do what Man intends. This is what happens.
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Mark P. Bender
If Man can't do what God intends, Man will do what Man intends. This is what happens.
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James A. Ridings
Hamas started the efforts at genocide when it killed 1,200 innocent men, women, and children. Then, in its typical uncivilized and savage way, Hamas took innocent hostages, many of whom were killed in Hamas's "care." Are we losing site of the fact that Hamas should never be given the chance to do that again??? Objective Oliver
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Michael Hunt
Firstly, not all Palestinians support Hamas. Secondly, 62,614 Palestinians and 1,139 people have been killed in Israel since October 7, 2023. The majority of the population in Gaza is women and children.
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James A. Ridings
The majority of the population in Israel is women and children. Hamas beheaded children. That is uncivilized savagery. No organization which supports that kind of "effort at genocide" should be allowed to exist anywhere. No Palestinian should support Hamas because of Hamas' goals to eradicate Israel and control the Palestinians.
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Shirley F. Clemons
The land belongs to God...not the US. You also forgot that in the mistakes of this tragisty the People are still that are victims and lost a great deal by no fault of their own. Yes none of it should have happened but in No Way should trump take over the land. If he's so dead set on what happened give the land to Israel
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John Parks
The Abrahamic covenant is from God. " I will bless them that bless You. I will curse them that curse You. The Palestinians would be better off on the coast of the Sinai Peninsula where they would finally have their own state. Trump isn't talking genocide or death for anyone except Hamas, who have been extreme in their violence and hatred. Repatriation is not genocide.
The holy sites should be World heritage sites that are open to all. More than half of Israeli citizens are of Arab origin. Israel is tolerant of all non violent people. The Palestinians have taught generations to hate Jews and Gaza has become a prison, due to the violence and hatred that is instilled from an early age.
Israel should retain ownership of Gaza and give long term leases to foreign developers. Egypt lost the Sinai to Israel in war, and Israel gave it back with conditions to prevent future wars. It is largely undeveloped and unimproved. The coast of Sinai, would be a beautiful place for a Palestinian state. Building a new city there would give them a clean slate, and a fresh start. It would also provide safety for both Israel and the Palestinians. It's an opportunity to to end the hatred and violence.
Israel is a legitimate state. They have the right to be there and defend their state and heritage. Hitler tried to exterminate the Jews and after WWll they were given their ancient homeland. Hamas picked up where Hitler left off. What has happened is the consequence of Hamas, and now we are finally presented with an actual 2 state solution.
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Bryant C. Seymour
After reading most of the comments on here I am pretty much ashamed of every one of you. Your inability to see paste your own bigotry is amazing. You're all pharisees and religious fakes. Since none of you can show proof of this man being a dictator or half of what you've called him then you are doing nothing but repeating the medias propaganda. As for DOGE, it is doing exactly what they campaigned on, the cleaning up and accountability of the government. Any of you throwing a fit because they are proving where the fraud is and how much, should all go look in the mirror, as you are as guilty as every politician whose taking money from the corporations and government funds. I may not like Trump but unlike you hypocrites here. I can step back and have sense to not listen to the Mainstream Media propaganda. The worst part is none of you can even see just how big of religious hypocrites you've become. Don't say you're a good Christian because you have shown that you're not. May God forgive you, please feel free to be offended and mad at me if it will make you feel better about yourselves. I won't waste any more time on religious hypocrites. End Of.
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El Gringo
I like to watch the mainstream news, and it seems like Trump is violating a lot of the government rules and responsibilities. That you say that we are unable to see past our own bigotry is amazing. I sensed a lot of name calling in your post. Is that some form of bigotry? America has a system of rules and the law and some people (myself included) think he is breaking them.
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Leslie Kaufmann Chin
The devil acts fast because his time is short
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Gregory Lee Krouth
Where has DOGE shown how much waste in what agency. I’ve not seen any dollar amounts.?
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Steven Acosta
Palestinians want to take over Israel but this is okay?
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Michael Hunt
The Palestinians were there first and Israel is the one who keeps encroaching on their land and illegally settling there.
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Daniel Gray
Wrong again Mike. there was no such race as Palestinians before 1942 and the nice little stone in the London Museum called The Merneptah Stele,, clearly shows Israel right where it is today as well as owning the Sinai and Gaza and 100 miles to the east of the Dead Sea AND part of Jordan. Or are you going to try to argue with historical fact when it shows the Pharaohs of Egypt battling with them over 2000 years before Christ?
In short they dont have ANY claim to that land and history back us up on this.
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Maximillian Martin
It's not and never has been israels land!!! It's Palestinian land!!!
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Daniel Gray
BS! History proves you wrong. educate yourself
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Ari Joseph Bertine
As if any of us would have any say in it. That creature has set his sights on it as a money-making venture, which means that holy sites will be treated exactly as any other development plot: in whatever way makes the owner the most money. We all know that if Trump was brought the Holy Grail itself he would drink Diet Coke out of it. Nothing but money is sacred to him and his cohorts. If he does indeed take Gaza then it's as good as soiled the moment that happens. He desecrates everything he touches. It's not for nothing that his movement is named after an ancient Egyptian demon of chaos, Maga.
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Walter J. Holbrook
Is this country prepared to fight a full-blown war in the middle east. Trump is a fool.
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Dawn M.kesler
Has anyone else noticed that the president is acting more and more like either a blood thirsty monster or possibly the antichrist? I personally believe this is how the second civil war will come about.
In all seriousness, I don't think Trump actually cares about holy anything, except on a very superficial level for the sake of PR. He's more interested in the shekels he and his cronies can gain from the Ben Gurion Canal project. If there're some tourist revenues in the mix, all the better for him. I'm sure there'll be at least one overpriced hotel with Trump emblazoned on it in gold (the only thing he really cares about other than his own ego).
He cares about money and power…for himself. He doesn’t care about anything or anyone else, and his grift is never ending. He and president muskrat are less than worthless; they are dangerous! The United States has no business trying to take over Gaza! Maybe the world can rid us of his cancerous brain, since we don’t seem to be able to do it ourselves…
Personally I don't live in USA, but I've been enjoying watching what's going on in the US capital right now. It's certainly mostly a consequence of Trump going on a rampage of revenge against all the people and organizations who've offended him in the past, but if the end result is gutting the government of even a portion of it's astronomical level of corruption, fantastic! More of that please! I want someone to do that here were I live.
It's just replacing the government with his own brand of corruption, no improvements there. It's not really about revenge, it's about installing his own corporate machinery to turn the country into a profit generator for him personally. That means ignoring any citizens who aren't either billionaires or corporations that have the type of money that interests him. People are already dying as various orgs are shut down--it is nothing to these people to drag an elderly woman out of the hospital where she's being kept alive, and send her home to die. If you'd like him please come get him, you can have him for free.
Those orgs which were shut down have been responsible for almost every war and violent regime change in the past 60 years. I agree that Trump is setting himself up for when he's out of office. I have zero illusions about that. And certainly there will be some corruption that comes part and parcel. But if it means that the government as a whole ends up with less taxpayer money and less power to interfere with free speech and other such constitutional rights, then I'm 110% in favor.
Anyway, if you aren't in favor, you're also welcome to move to UK or Germany where they are happy to arrest people for posting memes on the internet while they turn a blind eye to literal rape gangs and Islamic terrorists who proclaim their right to murder you in the name of the Allah and his pedophile prophet. Since that and so many other unbelievably asinine ideas seem to be what "liberal" and "democrat" have come to mean these days, frankly I'll take Trump and his ilk hands down.
And neither you nor anyone else has any business in trying to take land and give it to a non existent race. Palestinians didnt exist till after 1942.