Palestinian human rights activist Jonathan Kuttab explains how Christian Zionism impacts US coverage within the Center East.
Within the evangelical Christian worldview, the 1948 creation of Israel was a fulfilment of Biblical prophecy and the Palestinians are both “non-existent” or “the enemies of God, as a result of they’re the enemies of the State of Israel”, explains Palestinian human rights defender Jonathan Kuttab.
Kuttab tells host Steve Clemons that believers of this interpretation of holy scripture don’t care about worldwide legislation or catastrophic struggle within the area. “They are saying, ‘Carry it on. That’s the Finish Instances. That’s the Second Coming. That’s fantastic.’”
And if 30 p.c of Individuals maintain these beliefs, what’s the influence on US coverage on Palestine and Israel?