Vice President Mike Pence and several Christian leaders referenced Scripture after Israel signed a historic peace deal with two Arab nations Tuesday at the White House.
“Blessed Are The Peacemakers,” Pence tweeted, quoting Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:9.
Blessed Are The Peacemakers pic.twitter.com/CxHTAkc86u
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) September 15, 2020
As part of the deal, Israel and the United Arab Emirates recognized each other’s sovereignty and agreed to establish embassies and ambassadors. A deal between Israel and Bahrain did the same. The peace agreement was dubbed the Abraham Accords.
It was the first Mideast peace ceremony at the White House since 1994, when President Clinton presided over a ceremony involving Israel and Jordan.
“Together, these agreements will serve as the foundation for a comprehensive peace across the entire region … founded on shared interests, mutual respect and friendship,” President Trump said.
Evangelist Franklin Graham applauded the peace deal.
“The Bible tells us to, ‘Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!’ (Ps 122:6). Today officials from Israel, United Arab Emirates, & Bahrain joined @POTUS Trump to sign peace agreements called the ‘Abraham Accords,” Graham tweeted.
The Bible tells us to, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” (Ps 122:6). Today officials from Israel, United Arab Emirates, & Bahrain joined @POTUS Trump to…
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