Tucker Carlson recently hosted Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos on his show, where they discussed the treatment of Christians in Israel and the broader Middle East. Mother Agapia accused Israel of anti-Christian actions, citing incidents such as priests and nuns being spat on, Christian monasteries burned, and derogatory graffiti. She also claimed that in Palestinian territories, Christians are restricted from publicly sharing the Gospel. These assertions have been met with criticism from various commentators who argue that Carlson's portrayal of Israel is misleading and that he selectively ignores Christian persecution in other regions, particularly Africa, where hundreds of thousands of Christians have been killed by Islamist groups. Critics also noted that Carlson's guest, Mother Agapia, is related to George Stephanopoulos, and some view her statements as part of a broader anti-Israel narrative. Additionally, there is discussion about shifting attitudes within the MAGA movement, with some members increasingly opposing Israel, contrasting with previous solid support for the American-Israeli alliance. The debate reflects ongoing tensions around Christian persecution narratives and political alliances involving Israel, the United States, and Middle Eastern countries.