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Before Trump and Gaza: A look at the first US attempt at annexing parts of the Holy Land

Long before US President Donald Trump proposed placing Gaza under American control, US Christians had already established colonies in Jaffa and Jerusalem.

 An image of the American Colony in Jerusalem, founded by Christians from the United States.
An image of the American Colony in Jerusalem, founded by Christians from the United States.
(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
ByGIL ZOHAR
MARCH 1, 2025 02:01
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