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D'Souza argues that Christians inherit a Jewish and biblical patrimony, should recognize the Jewish homeland claim, and have a moral reason to maintain an alliance with Israel against a shared Islamist threat. Wilson grants several premises—including the Jerusalem component of Western civilization and Israel’s right of self-defense—but argues that none creates an Israel-specific Christian duty. He also contends that Israel’s secular policies can conflict with Christian ethics. D'Souza narrows “support” to a general obligation rather than mandatory money or a fixed policy, leaving the decisive dispute over whether that general alliance principle is genuinely binding.