This marks the first time a U.S. municipality has formally aligned with Samaria - a contested region typically avoided in diplomatic relationships. The direct municipal partnership bypasses traditional state-level diplomatic channels, creating a precedent for local governments to independently support Israel's biblical heartland. This grassroots diplomatic approach represents a new framework for supporting Israel's sovereignty claims.
Louisiana City Makes Historic Sister-City Pact with Biblical Samaria
📰 What Happened
On July 18, 2025, Central, Louisiana signed a historic sister-city agreement with Samaria, Israel during a Family Research Council prayer event in Baton Rouge. The proclamation was signed by Central Mayor Wade Evans, Governor Jeff Landry, and Yossi Dagon of the Shomron Regional Council. FRC President Tony Perkins emphasized Samaria's biblical significance, stating '80% of what we read in [the Bible] took place in that area,' while opposing UN-backed two-state solution proposals.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The economic implications of this sister-city agreement create potential trade corridors between America's heartland and Israel's biblical core, bypassing traditional international pressure points. This aligns with prophecies about nations choosing sides regarding Israel's sovereignty (Zechariah 12:3). The partnership between Central, Louisiana and Samaria establishes direct economic relationships that could become crucial during future sanctions or economic isolation of Israel. Tony Perkins' emphasis on Samaria's 80% biblical history connection demonstrates how economic partnerships are increasingly aligning with prophetic geography rather than political boundaries.