Frederik Willem de Klerk, South Africa’s last white president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, wrote in his autobiography: “It wasn’t international pressure that brought us down, but the mistakes we made in dealing with that pressure.” Israel finds itself precisely at this point today.
For the impending steps by some Western states to recognize a Palestinian state do not pose an existential threat to Israel—yet they do risk further diplomatic isolation through an ill-considered response. Between nine and twelve countries plan to officially recognize a Palestinian state in the coming days.
Waiting for the conversation with Trump
In Jerusalem, it is emphasized that no decision has yet been made on Israel’s response. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to coordinate first on Monday, September 29, during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Israel is aiming for maximum coordination with Washington.
These recognitions would join a series of 148 countries that have already recognized “Palestine.” What’s new, however, is that three G7...
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it is no longer a question of if, but when !
A lot of things come to mind as the world progresses toward the Great Tribulation. Israel is going to defeat her enemies who favor terrorists and terrorism, she will also have a seven year peace treaty with the human governments who have and will be caught up in the fear and deceit of the terrorist nations. The terrorist nations will be defeated as well and will also sign the treaty with Israel. It seems, to me, that the nations who side with Israel will be fighting, defending themselves against the rest of the world who fought against Israel. Confusing, yes, but Israel will be healing and also building the third temple, when it is finished she will begin the worship and sacrificial works of ancient times. About then it will be around the three and half year mark and the middle of the tribulation, human government will have failed miserably and the demonic government along with the mark of the beast will be forced on mankind. Israel will find itself without a treaty and the antichrist will be trying to destroy her, the Lord will hide her as he destroys the army trying to destroy the remnant of the Jews. There is a lot going on but not like it is gearing up to be during the tribulation.
This is what I see going on over the seven year period coming at us very quickly. It is written in the book of Revelation and at various other places in scripture. I know there are various other ideas, but this one is mine.